• Dr Shrikiran Hebbar, Professor in Padeiatrics, KMC, MAHE, Manipal
• Mr Keerthesh, Project Manager, Autism Society of Udupi
• Mrs Pallavi, Parent of a child with Autism
• Dr Jeyashree Bhat, Visiting Consultant, Dept. of Speech and Hearing, Corporate MAHE UMC Hospital, Mangalore

Were the Resiurce Persons on World Autism Awareness Day event themed ‘Light It Up Blue’ organised by Department of Social and Health Innovation, PSPH, Manipal in association with Department of Speech and Hearing, Manipal College of Health Professions. 

Expert in Childhood Language Disorders then delivered talk on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day. She spoke regarding the reasons for observing World Autism Awareness Day, how we can help children, and people with autism, and shared practical examples of how to show love, care and affection towards children, and people with autism. DIscussion were done with caregivers and parents.

Results of Reel Making Competition:- 

First Prize:

· Ms Aneesa S Binu (Student, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal)

· Ms Aminath Samahath (Student, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal)

· Ms Nivedita P Rao (Student, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal)

Second Prize:

· Ms Nandana H N (Student, MSW Programme, PSPH, MAHE, Manipal)

· Ms Revathi Vyas (Student, MSW Programme, PSPH, MAHE, Manipal)

Third Prize:

· Ms Shahazada Iqbal (Student, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal)

· Ms Neeharika Naveen (Student, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal)

· Ms Mishelle Ann Thomas (Student, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal)

· Ms Kiara Costa (Student, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal)

· Ms Jebcy Sabu Tharakan (Student, MCHP, MAHE, Manipal)