CATCH (Centre For Autism Therapy Counselling and Help) is a parent-driven organization dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families. Established in 2004, CATCH is managed by a Governing Body comprising parents of children enrolled with the centre, ensuring that its activities are deeply rooted in empathy, understanding, and lived experience.
Create an inclusive, informed, and empowered society by providing care, therapy, awareness, and advocacy for individuals with autism.
CATCH operates from an independent rented premises located in a prominent residential area, with a large public park opposite the center that offers open space for outdoor activities. The organization also provides its own transportation facility for the safe and convenient commute of its students.
The dedicated team at CATCH includes:
CATCH has been prioritizing spreading awareness about autism in society. We believe that coummunity sensitization collaboration among parents, organizations with similar goals and government involvement are the driving forces for the success of these initiatives.
We are the first organization to observe World Autism Awareness Day on 2nd april since its intruduction in 2008 in the state of Odisha. The journey has been ongoing sience then and through public rallies, exhibitions, workshops, cultural programs, and counseling sessions, we continue our mission to inform, inspire, and support.
CATCH is officially recognized under multiple legal and statutory bodies: