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Developmental Challenges
Discussions about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome ADHD and other developmental challenges that your child may be facing
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He Is A Winner At The End Of Every Race
Varun, 21, who is on the autism spectrum, has taken to running with a passion since the last 4 years and has...
Upcoming Webinar: My Choices, My Personality
Join us tomorrow Saturday 12th October 2019 for an insightful session where we discuss the role of personal choices in...
Voices of Persons With Cerebral Palsy : Independence and Inclusion
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2019
Today, we celebrate the achievements of persons with Cerebral Palsy. We have showcased...
"Believe In Your Child"
In our conversation with Anupama Bakhshy, mother of Pranav Bakhshy, a budding model and a young man on the autism...
How We Helped Our Son On The Autism Spectrum Deal With Disaster
Looking at the severe floods affecting Kerala this year, Anita Pradeep reminisces how she and the family, along with...
"It Is Important To Believe In Our Children"
Pallavi Mehta, 42 talks about the trials and triumphs of taking care of her 11 year old son Divyam who has Fragile X...
Health Risks Of Biological Clock for Men
A recent study1 by the Women’s Health Institute at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, USA reviewed the effects...
A Father's Wish For Awareness And Inclusion Of Autism
A dad of a 25 year old adult on the autism spectrum, and a member of the SCAN support group, Chennai shares the...
A Father's Strong Bond With His Daughter On the Autism Spectrum
Mr B. Sriram, father of Aishwarya, 38 on the autism spectrum shares a detailed account of their journey through the...
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World Autism Awareness Day
Do you have a story or an incident that you would like to share for World Autism Awareness Day?
Autistic spectrum disorder
Which system is most suitable for treating this. in Indian conditions? Ayurveda / Siddha / Homeopathy. to get...
Importance of Inclusive Play for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Outdoor play is important for all persons including children with disabilities. In our Live Discussion sessions we talk...
Child ability to speak
My daughter is 6 yrs old but still she can't talk properly.she can't say one complete sentence having more than 3...
Learning Disability
My son is a very slow learner (60% IQ). I am a teacher. But for my own case i am helpless. My son had epilepsy seizures...
Medical Insurance for mental and intellectual issues
Question from Hope Foundation, Mumbai:
We have now 50 individuals of varying mental and intellectual issues being...
Would you like to develop an inclusive play space - where children of all abilities can play together?
Have you been thinking about creating this dream play space for your child or for children you know who would love to...
Neighbourhood reactions to child with autism
Just came across this news report from California and while this may be extreme, would be great to hear typical issues...
How much therapy can a child take?
This is a question that troubles parents all the time. And even more when a child is on the autism spectrum. How do you...
Talking about autism
Sesame Street has introduced a new muppet with autism - a girl called Julia. Do you think this will help more people (...
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April 2019 Newsletter: Voices of Autism and Down Syndrome
And parents share their journey. Plus a webinar on importance of play...
Accepting Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
If you know any one in your family, neighbourhood, friend circle who is on the autism spectrum, please read and...
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