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Autism
"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…
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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 to the belief that love and marriage are considered incompatible for people on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Read his…
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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…
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 participated in several challenging marathons successfully. His mother, Darshana, says running has kept him physically and mentally…
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 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…