Autism Care Nepal Society (ACNS) is not just an organization but a model center for Person with Autism in Nepal. Being a non-profit, non-governmental and a social organization, it supports the 100 families per day through its various service programs like Assessments, Diagnosis, Intervention, Therapies, Special school, Vocational unit, Trainings, Education, and Counseling which is accessible and affordable to all the beneficiaries who come to our center. ACNS is the training hub and human resource development center for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Nepal. We are glad that the government and concerned stakeholders value ACNS as learning center & we are heading towards center of excellence in the field of Autism in Nepal.

This fiscal year 2080-81 (2024) has been active year for ACNS with lots of activities, programs, projects and services. The whole team is committed to give the best solution with our limitations and enhance our service delivery system. The number of beneficiaries has tremendously increased in this year in comparison to other years. This year we served 2680 children, adolescents and adults with autism, parents, caregivers, and teachers from 56 districts of various geographical regions through our regular services, programs, and activities. ACNS stands proud of her chairperson, Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya, on being honored with the prestigious INSAR Advocate Awards. Her dedication and contribution to the autism community has made a significant impact in Nepal as well as in international platform.

The economic crisis we came up against this year tested our limitations, which ACNS overcame with collective effort. Personnel from all departments: Administrative and Finance, Assessment and Diagnosis, Therapeutic and Intervention, Pre-primary and Child Training Program, Aarabha PrePrimary School, Aakar Vocational Unit, Projects, Caregivers, Guards, Interns and Volunteers, worked hard with dedication for organizational development, growth and progress. I would like to thank all our key staff members for their continuous perseverance and working by heart. Similarly, I would like to reassure that as a Director of the organization, I would always be everyone’s team mate and focus on good leadership, communication and management within the organization.

On behalf of all staff members, my special thanks goes to our Chairperson Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya, Executive Board Members, Advisors and Parents of ACNS, who have always believed in us and has given supportive work environment. Their support, motivation, encouragement and guidance has always been blessings to us to be more energetic, enthusiastic and innovative in our tasks for holistic development of our organization. Our special thanks goes to all our national and international donors, well wishers, members, parents and all person with autism who have believed us and joined as partners in this organization. With the Motto “Learn to Lead” we are learning to be one of the leading Autism Organization in Nepal with International recognition.

My heartfelt gratitude to the editorial team for their support in the development of this Annual Report 2024. Finally, I would like to wish for great success of 17th Annual General Meeting of Autism Care Nepal Society going to held on 9th November 2024 at Yak Palace, Pulchowk, Lalitpur.

Surendra Bajracharya
Director