FREE AUTISM SCREENING CAMP
Organized by IRIS, V-EXCEL & WE CAN

16 December, 2001

The aim of the screening is to give parents a head start in caring for their child who may be at-risk. The procedure is listed below:

• Assessment using CHAT (Checklist for Autism in Toddlers)
• Examination by Speech & Language Pathologist
• Examination by Occupational Therapist
• Counseling by Special Educator
• Designing follow-up program
• Note that early diagnosis and intervention are crucial in putting the child on the path of growth and development

Multidisciplinary Team for the screening
Dr. Vidya Venkatesh- Developmental Pediatrician
(Vijaya Clinic)

Dr. Suryanarayanan -Emergency care Specialist
(Dr. MGR Medical College)

Mr. Ganesh- Occupational Therapist
(Santosh Medical College)

Ms. Sowmya- Speech Language Pathologist
(Dr. MGR Medical College)

Ms. Girija Shashankh-Special Educator
(WE CAN Trust)

Mrs. Mythili Chari- Special Educator (IRIS)

Dr. Vasudha P. Natarajan-Special Educator
(V-EXCEL Educational Trust)