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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Art is increasingly recognised as medium of expression for persons with intellectual disabilities. Our editor Moyna Sen, who attended the Art Sanctuary's Gala organised by Shalini Gupta shares her impressions. Shaurya Mehrotra may be a young man of few words. But he is a happy person when he is around his creations at the recently held Art Sanctuary’s Gala: Art, Ceramic and Photography Workshops at DLF Chattarpur Farms -- beautiful ceramic pots and bowls, colourful and lovingly created by…
Varun, 21, who is on the autism spectrum, has taken to running with a passion since the last 4 years and has participated in several challenging marathons successfully. His mother, Darshana, says running has kept him physically and mentally healthier and has been amazingly therapeutic. How and when did Varun develop an interest in running? Rather than saying developed an interest …. I would rather say kids/adults on the spectrum with autism are mostly dedicated and devoted to the things they…
Join us tomorrow Saturday 12th October 2019 for an insightful session where we discuss the role of personal choices in shaping personalities and self assertion among persons with disabilities. How did their families support push the barriers to become independent and create possibilities? Topic Choices and decision making builds self esteem and shape personalities of people. Persons with disability are no different. They have the right to make life choices. Irrespective of the type…
World Cerebral Palsy Day Today, we celebrate the achievements of persons with Cerebral Palsy. We have showcased people who have followed their heart and chosen different career options. They value their independence, their choices and they all wish for an inclusive society. You can click on their names to learn more about them. Sameer Chaturvedi, a post graduate in Sociology from the Delhi School of Economics and a PhD researcher Kumaran Kumanan, an author, a counseling psychologist…
In our conversation with Anupama Bakhshy, mother of Pranav Bakhshy, a budding model and a young man on the autism spectrum, we gleaned a few insightful learnings based on her experience. Key take aways for parents of children with special needs, particularly Autism: 1. Keep the child or the young adult at the centre and not his/her disability. 2. Believe in the child. Just because its not been done before, it does not mean it can't be done 3. Follow the child. Align to the child's inclinations…
Looking at the severe floods affecting Kerala this year, Anita Pradeep reminisces how she and the family, along with her 25 year old son, Sachu, got marooned in the floods last year and how they managed to keep Sachu calm and brave in the face of adversity. Today is 15th August 2019, a day that brings back to mind three days that seemed like three months last year in 2018. Memories come flooding back just like the floods that are lashing out at certain parts of the state. The only difference…
Pallavi Mehta, 42 talks about the trials and triumphs of taking care of her 11 year old son Divyam who has Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic condition. Please tell us a bit about your son’s condition My son Divyam is 11 years old and is suffering from the Fragile X condition. Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a range of developmental problems including learning disabilities and cognitive impairment. He was diagnosed when he was just a year old. What were the early symptoms?…
A recent study1 by the Women’s Health Institute at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, USA reviewed the effects of paternal age on fertility, pregnancy and the health of children. While women are known to have a ticking clock for reproduction, men are not subject to a similar timeline. Dr Ameya Sirsat, a leading Fertility Specialist from Mumbai guides us through these recent study results and what it means for men in relation to their reproductive health. Is there a “biological clock”…
A dad of a 25 year old adult on the autism spectrum, and a member of the SCAN support group, Chennai shares the challenges faced by his son, the techniques deployed to overcome these and enable him to be an independent young adult. #AutismDad Today my son is 25 years old, a MBA post graduate with work experience in Human resources from a reputed company. My son’s childhood days with autism Looking back it has been a roller coaster ride filled with challenges from the time my wife…
Mr B. Sriram, father of Aishwarya, 38 on the autism spectrum shares a detailed account of their journey through the years, the various milestones, the challenges and successes in helping her become independent. Aishwarya Sriram, 38, is our ‘child’ with autism, female, being rarer than male on the spectrum. Unless one talks to her it is difficult to guess her condition. There is a popular Chinese proverb that goes: ‘The wind never ceases to blow even if the trees want to rest…
Which system is most suitable for treating this. in Indian conditions? Ayurveda / Siddha / Homeopathy. to get reasonable progress in reasonable time. The blood analysis shows excess strontium metal and less than normal Beryllium metal. He is 6…
Outdoor play is important for all persons including children with disabilities. In our Live Discussion sessions we talk to a play therapist, an Ashoka fellow and parents of teenagers on the autism spectrum.
In continuation of our series on …
My daughter is 6 yrs old but still she can't talk properly.she can't say one complete sentence having more than 3 words.What could be the issue please help
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 for 1.5 years as from 1.5 to 3 years age. After so much medication now no seizures from last 5 years but he has become autistic…
Question from Hope Foundation, Mumbai:
We have now 50 individuals of varying mental and intellectual issues being provided with vocational training and simple jobs. What we are looking for is medical insurance for these service users. In Mumbai…
Have you been thinking about creating this dream play space for your child or for children you know who would love to play in such a space?
It's easy.
Kilikili, a network of parents of children with disabilities, began when a parent asked the…
Just came across this news report from California and while this may be extreme, would be great to hear typical issues your child has faced and how you have dealt with it. Do your neighbours accomodate?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-…
This is a question that troubles parents all the time. And even more when a child is on the autism spectrum. How do you know when you should just accept and not push various therapies? Do therapies stress the child even more?
Please share your…
Sesame Street has introduced a new muppet with autism - a girl called Julia. Do you think this will help more people (and children) understand the condition? Or is it too complicated a condition to be shown through a muppet? http://www.today.…
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