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
Autism Care Nepal Society (ACNS) Staff Members:
PT. Surendra Bajracharya
Chief Administrator/Project Manager
Mrs. Sarita Maharjan
Finance Assistant
Mrs. Dhanu Subba
Parent and Child Trainer
Mrs. Muna Manandhar
Special Educator & School Head
Ms. Anjushree Nakarmi
Assist. Teacher
Mr. Mahesh Bajgain
Teacher School Administrator
Siwani Maharjan
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Bhawana Thapa
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Laxmi Chaulagai
Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Sunita Adhikari
Care Taker
Ms. Shova Neupane
Care Taker
Ms. Rupini Maya Bal
Care Taker
Ms. Sapana Bhatta
Care Taker
Mr. Ritesh Maharjan
Finance Officer
Ms. Sanu Devi Prajapati
Project Officer
Ms. Kripa Shrestha
Special Educator & Parent Child Trainer Head
Mrs. Ruju Pokhrel
Special Educator
Mrs. Lalita Manandhar
Senior Teacher
Mrs. Lila Subedi
Vocational Trainer
Ms. Shreeti Maharjan
Receptionist
Ms. Rampyari Chaudahary
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Sushmita Deula
Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Kamala Gharti Magar
Care Taker Head
Ms. Geeta Tamang
Care Taker
Ms. Kausila Shrestha
Care Taker
Ms. Purna Maya Bholon
Care Taker
Ms. Sumitra Moktan
Care Taker
Ms. Mahalaxmi Karki
Project Manager
Ms. Saraswati Moktan
Admin Assistant
Mrs. Jyoti Kumari Singh
Vocational Trainer, Coordinator, Aakar Vocational Unit
Ms. Manju Maharjan
Special Educator
Mrs. Alina Risal
Senior Teacher & Education Coordinator
Ms. Nalina Mali
Teacher
Ms. Esha Maharjan
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Rahisha Maharjan
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Gita Dhakal
Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Sharmila Tamang
Care Taker
Mr. Ganesh Bdr. Katwal
Guard
Ms. Anu Ghising
Care Taker
Ms. Januka Rana Magar
Care Taker
Consultants:
Dr. Rena Shrestha
Clinical Psychologist (Phd.)La Trobe University, Australia
Mr. Amrit Gandharba
Music Therapist
Mr. Rajkaji Prajapati
Clinical PsychologistM Phil, IOM, TU
Ms. Anjushree Nakarmi
Interventionist
Ms. Ajeeta Deuja
PsychologistMA ,TU
Ms. Sabita Tamang
Physiotherapist
Former Employees:
Mrs. Sijan Shakya
School Head
Ms. Ashmita Karki
Assist. Teacher
Mr. Raj Kumar Lama
Guard
Ms. Manju Budhathoki
Assist. Teacher
Ms. Manisha Ghatri Magar
Care Taker
Mrs. Krishna Kumari Wagle
Asst. Vocational Trainer
Ms. Shrijana Khatri
Assist. Teacher
Mrs. Anu Tamang
Care Taker