The document discusses autism, the work of Behavior Momentum India Foundation, and ways to join their cause. It defines autism as a neurological disorder affecting language, communication, social skills, and more. It outlines the Foundation's work in autism awareness, applied behavior analysis therapy centers, ABA education and training, vocational programs, and plans for an assisted living village for adults with autism. The Foundation seeks to expand its centers, training programs, and village through joining their cause.

1. Behavior Momentum India Foundation
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Noida
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BMI TEAM
AUTISM
Behavior Momentum India Foundation

2. Autism
AUTISM IS A SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITY
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER
AFFECTS:
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION
SPEECH DELAY
SOCIAL SKILLS
SELF INJURIOUS BEHAVIOUR

3. U.S. Department of Education shows
autism is growing at a rate of 10-17 %/year.
1988 : 1 in 10,000
2000: 1 in 500
2008: 1 in 250
2012: 1 in 150
2014: 1 in 68
Epidemic
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No evidence to link race, color , religion
or social strata to incidence of autism.
Cause not known.
Search on in Genetics, Epigenetics and Neuro
sciences.
Environmental factors suspected to play a role.
Autism - Cause
Signs of Autism
No Eye Contact
No show of Empathy
Poor Communication
Unusual Attachment
Not sharing interest
No Social Skills
Speech Deficit
Not responding to sounds
BMI Foundation is pioneer in Intervention based
on APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS(ABA).
American Academy of Pediatrics have concluded
the ABA intervention is highly effective in
Autism spectrum.
, endorses ABA methodsSurgeon General, USA
reduces inappropriate behaviors, increase
communication, learning & social behavior.

4. * Non- Profit Organization established U/S 64 , Indian trust act *Mission is to support persons with autism throughout life
Behavior Momentum India Foundation
Smita Awasthi completed her Masters
(Psych) as a University topper in 1983
and a PG Dip in Counseling from
NCERT, India.
She completed her ABA Education
from Univ of North Texas, USA (2004)
to became the first Board Certified
Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from India.
She has pioneered the ABA
movement in India and is involved
with Advocacy, Training, Mentoring
& Application of ABA Principles in the
field of Education, Developmental
Disabilities & Autism in India & the region.
Awards: By Society for Advancement of
Behavior Analysis USA, (ABA International)
with the International Development Grant
in 2005 by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh
as a “Special Awardee” for her Autism
awareness work in the state while she
lived abroad.
Trustees
Manoj Sharma, is a technocrat and a
graduate in Metallurgy Engineering.
He has 32 years of experience in the
field of Engineering, Marketing and
International Trade.
Having worked with national &
international clients, he started his
own small scale manufacturing
enterprise In 1991.
Manoj has wide knowledge of
International trade and marketing as
he works in close partnerships with
firms in Switzerland and Canada.
He has traveled widely across the
globe and worked closely in
European, US and Japanese
markets. He has been associated in
the field of Autism from last 4 years,
doing social services.
Autism Awareness
ABA Day Care Therapy Centers
ABA Education/Manpower
Vocational Training
Assisted living for adult with Autism
Key Projects :
Sridhar Aravamudhan is a board
certified behavior Analyst, after
completing course requirements from
Ball State University ,IN, United States.
He also worked extensively in
understanding challenging
Behaviors and helping parents
implement behavior management.
An alumnus of Indian Institute of
Management Ahmedabad, in his
prior experience of 20 years, He has
been Head of Business Development
and Operations with several leading
corporations such as Pepsico, British
Petroleum and Tech Mahindra.
He also has experience in teaching
management subjects to MBA
students in Amity University,
Bangalore.

5. Autism Awareness
BMI Foundation continuously has been working for spreading awareness in society.
Neglecting &denying is not the solution to Autism.
Early intervention is the key.
BMI Foundation regularly campaigns for Autism Awareness by way of
Workshops, Seminars , Walks in down town.
Raise Banners, Slogans, Distribute Leaflets, Brochures.
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6. Autism Therapy Centers
BMI DelhiBMI HRBRBMI LUCKNOW
BMI Mumbai BMI ASMC Kolkata
BMI Sarjapur BMI Jayanagar
BMI Noida BMI Hyderabad
BMI Foundation has been successfully running
day therapy centers in different cities but restricted
to metro cities .
BMI centers at present are in:
Delhi ,Noida ,Mumbai ,Bangalore ,Kolkata ,
Lucknow , Hyderabad.
Applied Behavior Analysis methodology is being
applied at all centers .
The teacher to child ratio is 1:1.
The ABA has been accepted worldwide for
improving children with Autism.
More centers are required in Metros & grade II
& grade III cities to overcome
(Autism) major emerging problem.? ?
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7. ABA Education/Manpower
BMI Foundation is looking few years ahead after looking at Statistics of this
menace allover the world.
Acute Shortage of manpower is expected in coming years.
BMI Foundation has started ABA courses in India and has been doing workshops
for parents ,professionals to make them ready for work in future.
BMI Foundation expectation is to get funds for educating people bringing
international eminent people for education in India.
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8. Vocational Training
BMI Foundation is working in the field of training adolescent with Autism depending
upon level of Autism.
BMI Foundation has started the initiative with chocolate making project..
Further spaces is required with in metro cities to start vocational training centers.
Equipments/Expertise/market for product/Services
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9. ADULT AUTISTIC VILLAGE
BMI FOUNDATION INITIATIVE
FOR
ADULT ASSISTED LIVING CENTRE OF
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Hundreds of autistic young people will soon be “aging out ” of the school systems.
These adults ,who often require special care and programing, will need a community lifelong.
20 acres of land is located in Thally (Called as little England)
65 kms from electronic city toll Bangalore,3000 feet MSL enjoys
manpower and adoption of village by BMI Foundation.
good climate throughout ,peacefully with a village nearby to provide
Site:

10. Assisted Living Village
Zoning of Spaces
1. Independent Unit in Cluster(Capacity 40-50)
2. Group Accommodations (Capacity 20-25)
3. Guest House
4. Residential Quarters for Director & in house staff
Residential Facilities
Supporting Facilities
1. Commercial Kitchen and Dinning Room
2. Health Care/Nursing with 10-15 bedded hospital for center and villagers
3. Social/Religious place with Meditation Hall
4. Administration Block
5. Utilities Block
Sports Facilities
1. Basket Ball, Volley ball, Badminton ,Tennis , table tennis, etc.
2. Hydrotherapy pool.
3. Gymnasium

11. Space for Community Events and Social Activities
1. Open Air Theater
2. Semi Open Pavilions
3. Integrated Lawns
Recreational Facilities
1. Landscape Village Greens
2. Gardens and Green House
3. Commercial Strips
4. Shops
5. Cafe
Vocational Training Center
1.Chocolate Unit
2. Ketchup Unit
3. Cement Tiles
4. Handicraft Unit

12. Join the Cause
Behavior Momentum India Foundation
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Noida
Behavior Momentum India Foundation
with
Manoj sharma, +91 9810034996, Delhi
manoj.sharma@behaviormomentum.com
Sridhar Aravamudhan, +91 9538001515, Bangalore
Sridhar.a@behaviormomentum.com
Smita Awasthi, +91 7760011700, Bangalore
smita.awasthi@behaviormomentum.com
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