About Us

Sunflower Institute
for Autism

An Autism Excellence Centre in Nepal

Providing structured, evidence-informed support for individuals with autism, while guiding families, training professionals, and strengthening the overall standard of care.

A Centre Built for Structured Autism Support

Sunflower Institute for Autism is being developed as an Autism Excellence Centre — focused on delivering structured, consistent, and high-quality support for individuals with autism and neurodiversity.

We bring together therapy, guidance, and capacity building into a single environment designed to improve outcomes and create clarity for families.

Our focus is not just access to services, but the quality, structure, and continuity of support.

This is where structured autism support begins.

Vision

To build a Nepal where every individual with autism and neurodiversity has access to structured support, meaningful learning opportunities, and a society that understands and includes them with dignity.

We envision a future where families are not left searching for answers, where support systems are accessible and reliable, and where individuals on the spectrum are empowered to reach their fullest potential—on their own terms.

Mission

To provide structured, consistent, and evidence-informed support for individuals with autism and neurodiversity, while empowering families and strengthening the ecosystem around them.

Executed through:

Delivering clinical and intervention services tailored to individual developmental needs

Supporting parents and caregivers with practical tools, training, and guidance

Creating predictable, structured environments that reduce anxiety and improve learning

Building long-term pathways for independence, communication, and daily life skills

Strengthening local capacity through training, awareness, and system development

What Defines an Excellence Centre

An excellence centre is not defined by services alone — but by how those services are designed, delivered, and connected.

At Sunflower Institute for Autism, we focus on:

Structured developmental pathways, not random interventions

Consistency across sessions, home, and school environments

Parent involvement as a core part of progress

Practical, outcome-focused support

Continuous improvement in methods and delivery

The difference is not what we offer —
it is how we deliver it.

Core Areas of Support

Therapy & Developmental Support

Structured interventions focused on communication, behavior, and developmental progress.

Parent & Caregiver Guidance

Practical tools and ongoing support to help families manage everyday challenges with confidence.

School & Shadow Support

Bridging the gap between therapy and education through guided school integration.

Professional Training

Building capacity by training individuals working in autism and developmental support.

Every service is designed to connect, not operate in isolation.

Raising the Standard of Autism Support in Nepal

Autism support in Nepal is still developing, with significant gaps in structure, accessibility, and consistency.

This directly impacts the progress of individuals and increases the burden on families.

Delayed access to services

Inconsistent support approaches

Lack of long-term developmental planning

Limited guidance for daily life challenges

How We Work

Our approach is built on four core principles:

Structured

Clear developmental pathways, defined goals, and consistent routines.

Consistent

Alignment across support sessions, home practices, and school environments.

Practical

Support that works in real-life situations, not just controlled settings.

Family-Centered

Parents and caregivers are actively involved in the process.

Who We Work With

Our goal is to strengthen the entire support system around the individual.

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Children with autism and neurodiversity

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Parents and caregivers

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Schools and educators

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Professionals in developmental support

Leadership

Co-Founder

Dhruba Adhikari

Entrepreneur and autism advocate focused on building structured systems for autism support in Nepal.

Co-Founder

Stuti Neupane

Management professional working closely with families and program development in neurodiversity support.

Led by experience. Built for long-term impact.

A Long-Term Commitment

Sunflower Institute for Autism is committed to improving the quality, structure, and accessibility of autism support in Nepal.

This is not a short-term initiative — it is a long-term effort to build reliable systems that families can depend on.

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If you are looking for structured, consistent, and reliable autism support, we are here to help.

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Everything you need to know about autism support, our services, and how to get started.

Sunflower Institute
for Autism

A Centre Built for Structured Autism Support

Vision

Mission

What Defines an Excellence Centre