Why Indian Schools Are Failing Children with Autism | India Autism Center

Indian schools are struggling to support children with autism—and it’s taking a toll on both students and families. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the overlooked connection between autism mental health, autism spectrum disorder, and the school experience. From daily autism school meltdowns to severe autism anxiety and autism depression, the current education system is failing to create a safe, inclusive space. This video dives deep into the mental health challenges autistic students face—revealing how autism and mental health problems, autism disability mental health, and the lack of proper support systems push many children and families into a mental health crisis.

Parents often ask: Why does my autistic child dread school? What’s triggering their anxiety? Is this related to ASD or a result of exclusion? We unpack the reality of autism in school, including the rising impact of autism bullying at school, lack of accommodations in special needs school autism settings, and why many families feel let down. Whether you're dealing with autism parents depression, navigating autism care services, or trying to access autism help, this conversation is a must-watch. Learn why Indian schools are failing children with autism. Discover the challenges faced by autism parents and the importance of proper autism care within the school system.

You’ll also learn about:
How schools overlook inclusion in practice
The truth about autism and the school system in India
Insights on autism school of life, and the emotional toll of having autism in school

🎙 Guest: Dr. Sweta Sah (https://research.adamasuniversity.ac....)

🎧 Timestamps

0:00 – Intro
1:46 – Insights from School Settings
2:57 – Inclusion in Mainstream Schools?
4:53 – Are We Really Mainstreaming Disability?
5:40 – Why Autistic Kids Struggle in Schools
6:57 – Must-Know Challenges for Parents
8:31 – Managing Without Isolating
10:18 – Mental Toll on Parents
14:27 – How Attachment Shapes Mental Health
17:24 – Most Common Parental Attachment Style
18:31 – Inside a Parent Counseling Session
19:04 – What Is Aggression?
20:04 – Rapid Fire
21:51 – Final Takeaways
23:22 – Outro

📢 Whether you're a parent, special educator, or policymaker, this video will help you rethink what autism education and mental health and autism support should really look like in India. Learn how inclusive policies, trained teachers, and community awareness can transform schools into healing spaces for children with ASD.

🌟 About India Autism Center (IAC)
India Autism Center (also known as IAC) is building a future where every person on the autism spectrum has access to the education, care, and emotional safety they deserve. Through research, advocacy, and awareness, we support mental health and inclusion for autistic children and families across India.

📚 Resources & Links
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