Apoorva Centre for Autism (SAI)
TherapyChildren and adolescentsSince 1996
SAI was born from the determination of parents in 1995 Bangalore — a time when autism was barely understood in India. Three decades later, Apoorva remains a testament to what parent-driven advocacy can build.
Founded in 1996 under the Society for the Autistics in India (SAI), a non-profit trust formed in 1995 by parents of autistic children. Provides education, vocational training, and respite care. Registered under National Trust.
Services
Special educationVocational trainingRespite care
How this entry was verified
Parent-founded trust with 30 years of operation. Registered under National Trust and DNA.
Good to know
Located in Bikasipura, south Bangalore.
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