Dr. Gauri Divan, a developmental pediatrician, has dedicated her career at Sangath to understanding and supporting families of children with developmental disorders, particularly autism. Through rigorous research, she has led efforts to document the lived experiences of families as they navigate the challenges of obtaining timely diagnoses and accessing evidence-informed interventions for their children.

Her work spans more than 15 years across landmark programmes such as ARTI, PASS, INFORM, PASS Plus, and COMPASS — each addressing the two core barriers faced by families: delays in diagnosis and limited access to appropriate care. NAMASTE represents the culmination of this journey. As Co-Lead Investigator, Dr. Divan has brought together these learnings to establish a district-level detection-to-care pathway for neurodiverse children, strengthening early identification and holistic support for families.