N J Muthukumar:
Due to considerable increase in the number of children  reporting to NIS with Autism and keeping in view of the increased burden of Autism Spectrum Disorders affecting Children.. NIS has started a Special OPD for Autism on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April). This special OPD will be functioning on every Tuesdays from 2 to 4 pm....Ayothidoss Pandithar Hospital of NIS would certainly enhance the Siddha management of Autism disorder with our Medicines, special therapies like Varmam etc., and exclusive external therapies. Our heartfelt thanks to our Director, Prof. Dr. V.Banumathi for initiating this idea which is the need of Hour...