Time & Location
20 May 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Communiti, Brigade Solitare, 67/68, Residency Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India
About the event
Dr. Ashitha S N M, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
Neuro-Psychiatry scientist trying to recreate neurodevelopment in a petri-dish. Hobbies: Hiking, Biking and eating! Social banter about what I do is my way of dispelling misinformation in the society. Assistant Professor (INSPIRE Faculty) at NIMHANS, Bangalore, india.
MQ Translating Mental Health- Postdoctoral Fellow, UK.
Gupta-Klinsky, India Institute at John Hopkins Institute Fellow, USA.
About the talk: Autism: Genes, Families, and the Diversity of Minds Autism is often discussed through myths and stereotypes. In this talk, Dr. Ashitha S N M will explore what science actually tells us about autism—its genetic basis, how traits may be inherited, and why autistic individuals can have very different experiences. She will also discuss the role families play in supporting autistic people and how communities can respond to stigma with understanding and inclusion. The session will bring together research insights and practical perspectives…