Building ABA in Nepal: From Parent Advocacy to National Capacity Building

The conversation covers autism awareness in Nepal, the challenges of developing ABA services where trained professionals are scarce, the importance of parent training, and the difficulty of implementing intervention within extended family systems. Pragya also discusses collaboration with other professionals, concerns about ABA being offered without proper training or supervision, and her vision for university-level behaviour analysis education and future service development in Nepal. 

In This Episode

• Pragya Shrestha Pradhan’s journey from parent to professional
• Avaani’s diagnosis and early intervention experience
• Autism awareness and stigma in Nepal
• The founding and growth of Avaani Foundation
• Cultural considerations in ABA and parent training
• Challenges with limited professionals and access to services
• Collaboration with schools, families, therapists, doctors, and universities
• The need for culturally responsive ABA models in Nepal
• Building local capacity through education, supervision, and training

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iD5UjGWmrOE