We
are often asked for materials in Indian languages, including from professionals
who work with Indian families in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and other countries.
AFA has received a grant to translate materials, and we will post these
as they become available. We currently have portions of our journal,
the Autism Network, available in
Hindi. Choose the PDF links to view these sections.
The
National Autistic Society (in the
U.K.) has already completed translation of introductory materials in
several Indian languages. We gratefully acknowledge the effort NAS has
gone through to make these materials available. See the links below:
An introduction
for parents and carers of people with autism and Asperger Syndrome
English
version (NAS website)
Bengali

Gujurati

Hindi

Punjabi

Urdu

What is
autism? Ways you can help
English
version (NAS website)
Tamil
Mirpuri

Help and advice recorded in Mirpuri, the main dialect
spoken in the Punjab area of Pakistan. It can be understood by Punjabi
speakers from India and Pakistan. Since the written scripts are different
in the two countries, we are providing this information as sound clips
which can be used for all families who speak Punjabi.
Sylheti
Help
and advice recorded in Sylheti, a dialect spoken in Bangladesh. It
does not have a script so we have provided information as sound clips
for you to play or download. This information can be understood by
other Bengali speakers from Bangladeshi and India.
Other
written materials available for purchase from NAS