Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder is an illness related to brain development, which impacts how an individual socializes and perceives with others. This condition causes problems in social interaction as well as communication. The condition includes limited as well as repetitive patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism refers to a range of symptoms and severity. While there is no complete cure for autism, intensive and early treatment could help make a major difference in the lives of affected children. Here, we will explore everything about autism, such as what is autism, what are the treatments for autism, how to diagnose autism, which are the best doctors for autism in India , and which are the top hospitals for autism treatment in India.

What the price includes

  • Lead autism surgeon and specialized surgical team fees
  • Operating theatre charges and consumable surgical packs
  • Dedicated post-operative inpatient room stay
  • Routine laboratory diagnostics, scans and pre-op clearance
  • In-hospital clinical medications and recovery nursing
  • Pre-departure follow-up consultation and fit-to-fly assessment

What it does not include

  • International return flights and baggage
  • Serviced accommodation and meals after discharge
  • Attendant and patient Indian medical visa processing
  • Management of incidental pre-existing conditions
  • Long-term medication refills in home country
  • Secondary home-country outpatient rehabilitation

What each hospital charges

Same clinical excellence across 5 accredited partner hospitals. Marlin charges no patient commission — figures are transparent official hospital estimates.

Rainbow Hospital, Hyderabad
Delhi NCR • 3 days in hospital • lands at Delhi / Nearest Hub
NABH & JCI accreditedAccredited Partner
$20,000
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Accredited multi-speciality tertiary hospital featuring state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and dedicated international patient care desk.

Nights in hospital4
Surgery techniqueMinimally Invasive
Senior specialist surgeonSenior Operating Faculty
Whole trip from Lagos
flights, hotel, visas
$21,810 – $22,930

Estimate your whole trip, not just the surgery

Flights, hotel, food and visas for the full 20 days — so the number you budget for is what you actually spend.

Your estimated total

$21,810 – $22,930

  • Surgery, hospital and care$20,000 fixed
  • Return flights (1 passenger)$920
  • Hotel & meals during recovery$810
  • Indian medical visas$80

The upper figure allows for a longer stay. The implant and surgery are fixed. Marlin adds nothing to any of these numbers.

Surgeons who do this operation every week

Senior consultants at JCI/NABH accredited centres with decades of dedicated procedural volume.

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Senior Reconstructive Surgeon
40+ years · Medanta — The Medicity · Gurugram

Internationally recognized senior consultant with thousands of successful clinical procedures.

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Dr. S.K.S Marya

Dr. S.K.S Marya

Chairman of Department
35+ years · Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket · New Delhi

Globally renowned medical faculty with extensive international patient advisory tenure.

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Dr. Vinesh Mathur

Dr. Vinesh Mathur

Senior Specialist
28+ years · Medanta — The Medicity · Gurugram

Renowned expert with international fellowships and over 15,000 successful clinical procedures.

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What the three weeks actually look like

From sending your first medical scans to your fit-to-fly clearance.

  1. Before you fly

    Reports and a surgeon’s opinion

    Send your X-rays and medical history. Within 24–48 hours you get a named surgeon’s written opinion and a costed plan from each hospital you shortlist.

  2. Day 1–2

    Arrival and tests

    Airport pickup, hotel check-in and hospital consultation. Blood work, ECG, anaesthesia clearance and a fitness review are completed the same or next day.

  3. Day 3

    Surgery

    The operation takes 60–90 minutes per joint. You are moved to your private room the same day and stood up with support within 24 hours.

  4. Day 4–7

    Walking with physio

    Twice-daily physiotherapy in the ward. Most patients walk with a frame by day two after surgery and manage stairs before discharge.

  5. Day 8–21

    Recovery and review

    You stay near the hospital in a serviced hotel with outpatient physio, then a final review, stitch removal and fit-to-fly clearance before you travel home.

✓ Verified international patient

“I paid the hospital directly at the billing counter and the number matched the estimate Marlin sent me in Nairobi. Nobody asked me for a single extra shilling.”

Questions patients ask before they book

Essential details on payments, visa processing, language and post-operative flight permissions.

Why choose India for autism treatment?+
India is a top choice for autism treatment due to many factors that make it an attractive country for medical treatment. There are may top doctors for autism treatment in India and the country boasts some world-class hospitals for autism treatment.
Does autism get better with age?+
Most experts think that autism persists throughout the lifespan, but a child's symptoms may improve as they grow older. There are many parents can do to ensure that their child has most meaningful, happiest, and healthiest future.
Can a child with autism live normal life?+
In severe cases, child with autism might never learn to speak or make an eye contact. However, many children with autism are able to live normal lives.
Do all children with autism show mental subnormality?+
Mental subnormality and mental retardation isn???t part of autism. In fact, child affected with autism might have good memory and above average cognitive skills but are impaired in social communication skills. Around 30% of children with autism have Intellectual disabilities.
Should vaccination be avoided for a child after being diagnosed with ASD?+
Vaccinations are important to prevent a life-threatening disease. Their role in causing autism hasn???t been established. Some international academies say that vaccinations must be given to a child with autism.
Can Autism be cured with therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy or stem cell transplant?+
Autism can???t be cured but the course of the condition can be altered and a child can learn skills through professional guidance. Therapies such as stem cells, homeopathy and acupuncture, haven???t had enough research backing to back their use in children with autism.