AbilityMosaicAutism resources for everyday decisions.
A practical starting point for families. These links favour public-health guidance, functional communication, measurable goals and support that respects the child's safety and autonomy.
Understanding autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference with varied profiles, not one line from mild to severe.
Communication and AAC
Functional communication can use speech, gesture, sign, pictures or a device. AAC does not prevent speech development.
Evidence-based intervention
Look for individualized, measurable support embedded in daily life, with parents coached rather than excluded.
Daily living and participation
Sleep, feeding, toileting, dressing and access often matter more to family life than abstract test scores.
Safety and health
Sudden behavioural change can signal pain, sleep disruption, constipation or another health problem. Regression and seizures need medical assessment.
Claims to avoid
Stem cells, chelation, chlorine dioxide, secretin and hyperbaric oxygen are not established autism treatments and can cause harm.
India and rights
Families in India can explore disability certification, education rights, health coverage and local support through official channels.
Using AbilityMosaic
Understand the app before entering family information, and review its privacy and measurement boundaries.