By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: The Annual day Function of the Autism Therapy Centre (ATC), Bhubaneswar along with the Autism Awareness Day were celebrated on Sunday with veneration and gaiety in the Activity Hall of DAV Public School, Unit-8,Bhubaneswar.The function was attended by theAutistic Children, their Parents and family members besides a number of distinguished dignitaries. Dr.(Prof) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra ,Vice Chancellor, SOA University was the Chief Guest.
After reception of the Chief Guest and other distinguished guests, auspicious Lamp was lighted to mark the commencement of the function. The Annual Report presented by the Chairman, MAN Trust Ms. Swarna lata Mishra enumerated various activities conducted by the ATC. Prominent among them are Annual Sports Meet , observance of various important National Celebration days , Religious Celebration days, Bano Mahostava etc .
The winner of prizes in “Sports Meet” as well as Debate Competition organised on the topic “Autism a difference not a Disability” with a view to creating awareness about Autism in the Society, were awarded prizes in the function. Gautam Panda (CHINU) was awarded the “ATC Champion-2022” prize .
The function was presided over by Sri Madan Mohan Panda, one of the Trustees of MAN Trust and Dr. D.N.Mishra, Principal of DSBM & member, Executive Committee of ATC rendered the vote of thanks. Autistic Children presented cultural programme after the meeting and all the guests and participants were treated with Lunch before parting.
