Who is Who?
Executive Board of AutismCare Nepal Society (ACNS):
Autism Care Nepal Society (ACNS) was founded by Mrs. Kalpana Ghimire and Dr. Hem Sagar Baral, parents of a Child with Autism named Sylvia. Since its foundation on April 2nd, 2008, the charity has come a long way with the involvement of several other parents and experts. The executive council of ACNS was formed on March 8th, 2009.
“Each executive member brings valuable expertise and a passion for ACNS’s work towards ensuring all individuals with autism live meaningful lives”, added Dr. Baral.
Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya is an Anesthesiologist whose son has been diagnosed with Autism. She actively involves herself with ACNS along with other passionate parents of Children with Autism. She has been the Vice- Chairperson of ACNS from 2009 .
Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya
Chairperson
Ms. Kalpana Ghimire
Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Neelam Gautam
Secretary
Mr. Shyam Bhandari
Treasurer
Mrs. Anjana Mahara
Executive Member
Ms. Kritika Lamsal
Executive Member
Mr. Bidhan Shrestha
Executive Member
Er. Sachin Shrestha
Executive Member
Mr. Gopal Singh
Executive Member
International Advisory:
Mrs Merry Barua
Director, Action For Autism, India
Mr. Jack Starmer
Health Care Nepal
Ms Lynne Babbington
Educational Psychologist, UK
National Advisory:
Dr. Hem Sagar Baral
Founder President and Ornithologist
Professor, Dr. Deepak Mahara
Department of Orthopaedic, Director, TU Technical Hospital
Dr. Kapendra Sekhar Amatya
Consultant Surgical Oncologist, Nepal Cancer Hospital
Mr. Krishna Lamsal
Education Specialist, JICA
Dr. Merina Shrestha
Pediatrician, Tribhuvan University
Mr. Gyanendra Raj Shakya
Business Person
Mr. Kumar Rajiv Singh
Aptech Computer Education and NIIT
Mr. Krishna Dulal
Managing Director, DK Consultant P. Ltd.
Mr. Sadeep Kharel
Lawyer
Mr. Uday Jha
Advisor
AUTISMCARE NEPAL SOCIETY’S DEPARTMENT AND STAFF DETAILS:
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE:
PT. Surendra Bajracharya
Director
Mr. Ritesh Maharjan
Finance Manager
Mrs. Sarita Maharjan
Accountant
Ms. Rosni Shakya
HR and Admin Assistant
Ms. Sanu Devi Prajapati
Project Coordinator
Ms. Mahalaxmi Karki
Project Manager
Ms. Shreeti Maharjan
Front Desk Officer
Mr. Sanoj Maharjan
Accountant Assistant
AARAMBHA PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL:
Mrs. Muna Manandhar
Special Educator & School Head
Mrs. Lalita Manandhar
Senior Teacher
Mrs. Alina Risal
Senior Teacher & Education Coordinator
Mr. Mahesh Bajgain
Teacher School Administrator
Ms. Rampyari Chaudahary
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Nalina Mali
Teacher
Ms. Bhawana Thapa
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Sushmita Deula
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Gita Dhakal
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Manju Maharjan
Special Educator
Ms. Sujita Niraula
Assistant Teacher
PARENT AND CHILD TRAINING PROGRAM:
Ms. Kripa Shrestha
Special Educator & Parent Child Trainer Head
Mrs. Dhanusta Subba
Parent and Child Trainer
Ms. Aasmita Shrestha
Special Educator
SPECIAL EDUCATOR
Ms. Paru Khadka
Special Educator
Ms. Sichu Maharjan
Special Educator
VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT:
Ms. Jyoti Kumari Singh
Vocational Trainer Head
Ms. Lila Subedi
Vocational Coordinator
Ms. Shanti Limbu
Special Educator
Ms.Sanima Maharjan
Special Educator
ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS DEPARTMENT:
Ms. Ajita Deuja
Psychologist
Ms. Ujila Maharjan
Psychologist
THERAPEUTIC DEPARTMENT:
Ms. Rojeena Bajracharya
Physio Therapist
Ms. Sabita Tamang
Physio therapist
CONSULTANTS:
Dr. Rena Shrestha
Consultant Development Psychologist
Mrs. Sijan Shakya
Consultant Education and Training Coordinator
Mr. Amrit Gandhari
Music Threapist
NAMASTE PROJECT:
Ms. Sara Neupane
Project Manager
Ms. Januka Lamichhane
Research Associate
Ms. Shradha Gadtaula
Research Associate
Ms. Sarita Dhakal
Special Educator, PASS Plus Master Trainer
Mr. Madhusudan Pokharel
Intervention Coordinator/Doctoral Candidate
Mr. Abhishek Deuja
Data Management Coordinator
Siwani Maharjan
Pass Plus Councellor
Mr.Bishal Budhakshetri
Research Associate
Sunita Pandey
Research Associate
Mr. Bishow Khanal
CST Facilitator
CBM:
Mrs. Pramila Neupanae
Project Coordinator
Mr. Lokesh Maharjan
Accountant
Ms. Sweta Yogi Gautam
Project Facilitator(Godawari)
Mrs. Gimju Rai
Project Facilitator(Budhanilkantha)
CARE TAKERS:
Mrs. Kamala Gharti Magar
Care Taker Head
Mrs. Sharmila Lama
Care Taker
Ms. Shova Neupane
Care Taker
Mrs. Sunita Adhikari
Care Taker
Ms. Geeta Tamang
Care Taker
Ms. Rupini Maya Bal
Care Taker
Ms. Janaki Maya Rana
Care Taker
Ms. Sumitra Tamang
Care Taker
Ms. Pramila Thokar
Care Taker
Ms. Kanchi Tamang
Care Taker
Ms.Maya Rai
Care Taker
Ms. Radhika Rai
Care Taker
GUARDS:
Mr. Ganesh Bdr. Katwal
Guard
Mr. Raj Kumar Tamang
Guard