:: Services for ASD
Samarpan Centre for Autism Spectrum Disorders provides assessment, intervention, training and therapies to persons with ASD. Samarpan facilities are used by those belonging to Mumbai and also some who come from outside Mumbai and from Gulf countries. The centre employs qualified professionals to develop and implement the intervention programs

:: Human Resource Development Programs
Autism is relatively a new area of disability rehabilitation in India. Understanding of nature and needs of children with ASD is inadequate among the professionals and parents. Training programs are regularly organized for professionals and parents. The effort is to hold seminars and workshops on various issues of concern regarding ASD. Programs have been organized on sensory integration, augmentative & alternative communication, diagnosis and intervention strategies, legal provisions etc. In January 2005 SOPAN invited Prof. R.L. Simpson from University of Kansas, USA, to conduct a 4-day training program on autism spectrum disorders. This program was attended by parents and professionals from dofferent parts of India. In-house staff development programs are held regularly at Samarpan. Additionally,professionals involved with Samarpan are frequently serve as resource persons for autism training programs conducted by other organizations

:: Library & Information Service
SOPAN has a collection of resource books on ASD. They cover a wide range of issues such as assessment & diagnosis, intervention strategies, training and therapies etc. The books are available for parents and others. Information about ASD is also provided to those who call or write to us. SOPAN plans to publish a newsletter on ASD soon.

:: Community Awareness & Advocacy
Several talks and informal discussions have been held for social and religious groups as part of community awareness. SOPAN encourages involvement of volunteers at Samarpan as this increases community awareness and participation. Information leaflets and flyers have been printed for general public. Exhibition and sale of items produced by students of Samarpan are held annually. SOPAN members have participated in formulating a memorandum (pertaining to ASD issues) sent to the Govt. of India.

:: Research & Development
Though on a small scale, SOPAN has started research activities. Some projects such as Parent Enrichment Program are being documented. Samarpan professionals have conducted research studies on Discrete Trial Teaching, Alternative & Augmentative Communication etc.

:: Network & Parent Support
SOPAN believes in cooperation and collaboration with organizations that work for autism in India. We participate in meetings and public campaigns held by others. Member parents are encouraged to meet informally for social interaction, picnics, and outings etc.