Elderly Abandonment and Institutionalization Trends in Karnataka (2020–2024): A Review of Government and Media Reports.
In Karnataka, reports show a steady rise in elderly abandonment by children over the past five years (2020–2024). Hospitals and old-age homes have seen hundreds of such cases, with over 150 seniors abandoned in Belagavi alone and around 800+ cases recorded in Bengaluru Urban under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens […]
Unraveling the Spectrum: A Comprehensive Review of Autism Spectrum Disorder in India
The estimated prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in India in the 2-9 year age-group is about 1.12 per 100 children (0.74-1.68%) — roughly 1 in 68 children. Based on available global and Indian data, boys are diagnosed more often than girls — typical male:female ratios are around 3:1 to 4:1 in autism detection. On […]
Autism Awareness Reaching Everyone
Autism Awareness Reaching Everyone “Awareness Today, Acceptance Forever.” Project AWARE is a youth-driven research and awareness initiative under Sunflaks Foundation that aims to assess and enhance the understanding of autism among neurotypical school and college students. Through surveys, workshops, and creative engagement, the project fosters empathy, breaks stereotypes, and encourages a culture of acceptance and […]