Alisha Lalljee, Special Educator and Counselling Psychotherapist, feels teenagers with special needs have been hit hard...
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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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Mummy, When Will I Get Married?
Autistic couple, Angel and Rekha, married for three years, share a warm and compassionate relationship,in contradiction...
Trust In The Ability Of Your Child With Down Syndrome
Ranjana Pandey is the mother of Devika Pandey, a confident woman who knows her own mind. On Down’s Syndrome day, the...
"I Decide Everything I Like To Do" Says This Photographer With Down's Syndrome
Shalini Gupta talks about her teenage daughter Gayatri, a person with Down’s Syndrome, who has grown up to be an...
We Have Come To This World with a Purpose
Avelino de Sa, from Goa, who was born with cerebral palsy, was predicted to live only for five years. But determination...
I Still Hope My Mother Will Understand My Aspergers
Linish Balan, 37 who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome as an adult, introspects on the bittersweet memories of his...
"I Am Very Focussed At Work" - Video Interview
Devanshi Joshi, 26 from Delhi is now working for nearly 7 years. She is the first employee of Future Group - Big Bazaar...
Exposure To Diverse Situations Helped Make Her Independent
Devanshi was born with Down’s Syndrome, but that did not stop her from trying out every opportunity that came her way,...
Art As Expression And Financial Independence
Art is increasingly recognised as medium of expression for persons with intellectual disabilities. Our editor Moyna Sen...
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...
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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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