Autism
How Family Support Got Me Through My Surgery
Smrithy Rajesh,44 from Bangalore had to take into account how her younger son Advaith, 17, who is on the autism spectrum, would fare when she decided to go in for surgery, and whether other members in her household would be able to support him the…
"Accumulate Beautiful Moments With Your Child And Family"
Sindhu Saiprasad from Ernakulam, Kerala talks about her son Nikhil who is on the autism spectrum and got a late diagnosis of a rare genetic disorder Fanconi Anemia and how that has impacted their lives. Please tell us a bit about your child’s…
Hard On My Son As Pools Shut Due To Covid
Young Siddhartha Shakya on the autism spectrum curses the Covid pandemic for closure of all swimming pools that deprives him of his most favourite activity – swimming. His mother Purnima recounts his growing edginess and emotional flare-ups. For 13-…
Taking Pictures of Lockdown for Dadu
Ashu, 23, a nonverbal grandson with autism, bonds with his 83-year-old grandfather miles away during Covid-19 lockdown, through pictures, videos and daily zoom breakfast sessions. Sushmita Kar, Ashu’s mom and Dadu's daughter, gives a heartfelt…
Forging Friendships On The Spectrum
Nishant Sriram, is a young man on the autism spectrum and shares his feelings about friendships. His mother, Akila Vaidyanathan reflects on his friendships and relationships over the years. Till a few years ago it was believed that…
"Go Away Corona So I Can Meet My Friends"
Brian is a 26 year old man on the autism spectrum who misses his friends during the Covid-19 lockdown. He uses technology to stay in touch and hopes for a lime juice party. His mother Anita Pradeep shares his experience. From a little child…
Mummy, When Will I Get Married?
Autistic couple, Angel and Rekha, married for three years, share a warm and compassionate relationship,in contradiction to the belief that love and marriage are considered incompatible for people on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Read his…
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 growing up years and provides a firsthand and objective perspective on parenting. Since childhood I knew that I was different…
