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    • Andre Filipe Velho

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    Andre Velho heads the autism programme at Sethu Centre for Child Development and Family Guidance in Goa. He holds an MA in Autism and has 16 years of experience in the field. Andre conducts interventions focusing on social communication and behaviour management, specialising in parent-mediated interventions and parent coaching. Additionally, he is involved in a number of public awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives.


    Areas of expertise

    Child development, neurodevelopmental disabilities, family guidance, inclusive education, mental health


    Currently working at

    Sethu Centre for Child Development and Family Guidance


    Articles by Andre Filipe Velho

    The image features a group of people sitting around two rectangular tables. The people are of different ages and genders, some have laptops and notebooks placed in front of them, and the group is engaged in a discussion. The people are smiling and laughing. The walls of the room have colourful drawings of animals, including a lion and a giraffe, painted on them._Neurodiversity
    Diversity & Inclusion
    August 26, 2025
    Reading our way to change 
    How a simple lunch-hour book club sparked a shift towards more compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming autism support.
    by Andre Filipe Velho | 2 min read
    an indian family walking on the beach--family-centred care
    Diversity & Inclusion
    October 11, 2024
    Why families are key to supporting children with neurodiversity
    Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in India are often viewed with stigma due to misinformation and a lack of support services. Here's how family-centred care can help change this outlook and ensure that both the family and the child are cared for.
    by Nandita de Souza, Andre Filipe Velho | 7 min read
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