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. The council was revised several times and latest revision was performed on September 9th, 2017. Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya was elected as Chairperson in 2011, 2013, 2015 and again in 2017.
Again, Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya and team was re-elected for 2nd two year term on 9th Sept. 2017. “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 – 2010.
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 Omithologist
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, Teaching Hospital
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
Chief Administrator/Project Manager
Mr. Ritesh Maharjan
Finance Officer
Ms. Mahalaxmi Karki
Project Manager
Mrs. Sarita Maharjan
Finance Assistant
Ms. Sanu Devi Prajapati
Project Officer
Mr.Vesh Ram Pokharel
Project Manager
Siwani Maharjan
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Shreeti Maharjan
Receptionist
Ms. Radhika Dahal
Office Associate
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. Laxmi Chaulagai
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Roshisha Maharjan
Assistant Teacher
PARENT AND CHILD TRAINING PROGRAM:
Mrs. Dhanusta Subba
Parent and Child Trainer
Ms. Kripa Shrestha
Special Educator & Parent Child Trainer Head
Ms. Aasmita Shrestha
Special Educator
Ms. Paru Khadka
Special Educator
Mrs. Ruju Pokhrel
Special Educator
Ms. Sichu Maharjan
Special Educator
AAKAR VOCATIONAL UNIT:
Ms. Jyoti Kumari Singh
Vocational Trainer, Coordinator, Aakar Vocational Unit
Ms. Lila Subedi
Vocational Trainer
Ms. Shanti Limbu
Special Educator
Ms. Anjushree Nakarmi
Special Educator
Ms.Sanima Maharjan
Teacher
ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS:
Ms. Ajita Deuja
Psychologist
Ms. Ujilia Maharjan
Psychologist
THERAPEUTIC AND INTERVENTION:
Ms. Rojeena Bajracharya
Physio Therapist
Mr. Amrit Gandharba
Music Therapist
Ms. Sabita Tamang
Physiotherapist
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Mrs. Sijan Shakya
Special Educator/Education and training coordinator
Ms. Manju Maharjan
Special Educator
NAMASTE PROJECT:
Dr. Rena Shrestha
Clinical Psychologist (Phd.)La Trobe University, Australia
Ms. Sara Neupane
Project Manager
Ms. Januka Lamichhane
Research Associate
Ms. Sanjita Regmi
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
CARE TAKERS:
Mrs. Kamala Gharti Magar
Care Taker Head
Mrs. Sharmila Tamang
Care Taker
Ms. Shova Neupane
Care Taker
Mrs. Sunita Adhikari
Care Taker
Ms. Geeta Tamang
Care Taker
Ms. Rupini Maya Bal
Care Taker
Ms. Sapana Bhatta
Care Taker
Ms. Anu Ghising
Care Taker
Ms. Januka Rana Magar
Care Taker
Ms. Sumitra Moktan
Care Taker
Ms. Purna Maya Bholon
Care Taker
Ms. Kanchi Tamang
Care Taker
Ms.Maya Rai
Care Taker
GUARDS:
Mr. Ganesh Bdr. Katwal
Guard
Mr. Raj Kumar Lama
Guard