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Autism - A Challenge
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13 is extremely LUCKY.


In 13 hours and 10 minutes, a 13-year-old girl Ms. Jiya Rai with Autism swam 29 kms across Palk Strait which connects India and Sri Lanka.


Tamil Nadu’s DGP Sylendra Babu, who received Rai, said that the stretch is filled with water snakes, jellyfish and rapidly changing currents that it takes 3-4 hours sometimes to just swim a kilometre. “There are several such dangers here. This takes a lot of willpower,” said Babu.


Excerpt from Hindustan Times - Mar 23, 2022 12:12 AM IST

Autism Symptoms

In case any child have problems with any / few / all of the following activities !!!


Making eye contact with others.


Revealing any expression in case of happiness, sadness, anger, fear, etc.


Interest in playing interactive games.


Participating in social communication and interactions.


Gastrointestinal functionality.


Repetitive behaviors like flapping the arms.


In short, if the above mentioned set of behavioral discrimination is found in your child as compared to other children around, then your child may be affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Please consult a doctor without any delay. Don't worry. If there is a problem there should be one or more solutions to the same. Mon-O-Mudra is highly concerned about this problem as they regularly handle such children.


Mon-O-Mudra

Dance movement therapy (DMT) is the main curriculum and specialization of Mon-O-Mudra (NGO) who are working passionately towards benefits of Autistic Children. The organization trust that conjugation of the Mind (Mon) with the Expression (Mudra) can be built by careful rhythmic exercises. Mon-O-Mudra was conceived and run as well by a practicing therapist in this field Ms. Debarati Goswami a renowned Odissi Dance Artist and also an unfortunate parent of her only Child recovering from Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Dance Movement Therapy

A psychotherapeutic process where DANCE is used for movement of limbs is generally considered as Dance Movement Therapy or DMT in short. This is one of the easiest , natural , amusing and cost effective therapy that can help the AUTISTIC Children to be able to automatically develop a coordination mechanism between their body and cognizance. This is what mostly required to fight AUTISM effectively.

Our Celebration

Mon-O-Mudra is our Sailor. We are blessed by GOD to conquer HIS ordeal of AUTISM imposed on us. We are HIS special children who can overcome all our lifetime helplessness if you remain kind to hold our hand. Would you please help us !