Autism
I Know and Remember Many Songs
Roshnee, 17, has autism and with the support of her family, she is learning to explore her potential in singing, painting and baking to lead a positive and productive life. Her grandfather Shishir Kant Misra shares her background and assists her in…
Autistic and Proud of Living Independently
It is not common for people on the autism spectrum to live on their own, but Bharat Subramanian and Viraj Bhat have taken the bold decision to live independently. They talk out about their lives, work and wish for integration. #…
What does a mother of a disabled child want?
As part of International Day of Persons with Disabilty, we spoke to mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome in terms of what they wish for their child. This is what they had to say. Is it too much to…
Caring for a Son with Autism and Schizophrenia
It can be formidable task to raise a child with either autism or schizophrenia. But when the two come together, the challenge escalates. Deepak Srivastava, recounts how his wife grapples with his 22-year-old son, Soumitra’s impulsive aggression. Our…
I Am His Sister And He Loves me Only For That
On Fragile X Awareness Day, Avanti Balachander,18 shares her insights of living with her brother who has Fragile X and ADHD. And her three wishes. 16 years ago my brother was born. 14 years ago he was diagnosed with Fragile X and ADHD. I would…
24 or more hours with the Autism Community in Delhi
Madhusudan Srinivas, parent of a 24 year old autistic boy, Abhimanyu, shares the surprises a day throws up for families of people with autism. His life's vision is to ensure enjoyable evenings for all people with special needs, especially the…
Accepting my Child with Autism has made me a Better Person
Mr. R.B. Krishnan, 68 has a 27-year-old son Vivek B.K on the Autism Spectrum and has been a hands-on father, along with his wife. He shares with us his difficult and joyous moments with his son and also offers a few tips for parents in similar…
Son, Your Smile Means the World to Me
Chitra Iyer, mother of 18-year-old Shravan with autism, feels all her challenges and hardships melt away and every moment of life becomes worth living when a beautiful smile radiates across her son’s face. Here she shares Shravan’s childhood and…
