Autism
Things I Would Do Differently In Raising My Special Child
Sunita Mohanty, 48 from Bhubaneshwar shares her journey as a mother of a son on the autism spectrum, dealing with the social isolation and pity and the journey through denial and frustration to acceptance. Siddhant was diagnosed with PDD…
Multi-disciplinary Interventions for A Child On Autism Spectrum - Video Case Study
A video case study of Om Pawar, a young boy who is non verbal and has intellectual disability and how he has benefited from multi-disciplinary interventions including digital technologies and animal assisted therapy. Children on the Autism…
Close Encounters with Autism: A Dad's Journey Of Coming To Terms
Ganesh Anantharaman reflects on his journey as a father of a teenager on the autism spectrum and coming to terms with the toughest question for an autism parent - What after us? The toughest parenting question My son Ananth just turned 17…
How Our Dog Helped Our Son Engage With The World
Rohini Subramanian Katriar shares the experience and benefits of bringing in a dog into the life of her son on the autism spectrum. Also, tips if you are thinking of bringing in a pet into your family. We are a family of 5 - 2 of us play acting as…
"I Realised My Actual Strength Lies In Me, Not Elsewhere"
Barnana Chakraborti was a successful professional before she gave it all up to devote full time to her son when he was diagnosed with autism. Her spirit and positivity are indeed something to learn from as she talks about how she overcomes emotional…
Making Life Meaningful with Brush and Bottles of Paint
Dhruv Balachander, who was diagnosed with Fragile-X syndrome and autism at a young age, is a skilful and prolific self taught artist who has created over 100 artworks that have been framed, sold, gifted or displayed. His mother, Vimal, writes about…
I Make Beautiful Necklaces and Hair Clips
Ten year old Advaith who is on the autism spectrum and was diagnosed with ADHD has become an adept jewellery maker that keeps him preoccupied and independent. His mother Smrithy, who worked relentlessly on teaching him through structured method, now…
A Wish For A Magic Wand to Shoo Away My Son's Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Hitesh Chowhan, 52 from Bengaluru, shares the challenges of bringing up his son Rishi diagnosed with Autism and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare disease. The constant struggle to make him independent and as comfortable as possible. And of course…
