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I Like It When People Share a Place With Everyone (Video Interview)
Roshan (Orko) Roy overcame his motor control challenges to become an acclaimed artist with his own unique style. His art enables him to earn a modest living despite a hampered formal education. He also conducts painting workshops for other children…
Image: Adithya Venkatesh, autistic music prodigy in a red kurta on stage playing Carnatic music on his keyboard
I Want To Be A Big Musician (Audio Interview)
Adithya Venkatesh, 18, from Bengaluru, is considered a music prodigy. He plays Carnatic music on the keyboard and remembers the notes of 100 Ragas. His parents share his journey and how music helps overcome autistic challenges and reinforces his…
Image: Preksha, autistic woman, in a red dress against a background of pink flamingoes
Running Is My Passion
Preksha Rajendra, 27, is on the autism spectrum, lives in Bengaluru, works as a developer, remembers car numbers and loves to run. Read PatientsEngage interview with her #AutismAwarenessWeek Preksha, tell us a bit about yourself.  I am Preksha…
Image: Pranav, young autistic person on a boat in a river
I Want To Walk The Ramp (Video Interview)
Pranav Bakhshi, 17 lives in New Delhi and has a diagnosis of Autism. In a video interview he shares his likes, his experience with photography, golf and his desire to walk the ramp. He talks of using music and his anxiety journal as a…
Image: Roshnee, an autistic girl in a blue dress with a painting in the background
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…
Image: Bharat in a blue kurta and Viraj in a light shirt together against an outdoor setting. Both are diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome and work in development in SAP Labs
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. #…
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Journey As A Single Caregiver To My Mother with Cancer
Suparna Mazumder has been a single caregiver for her mother who was diagnosed with metaplastic carcinoma of the ducts. She recounts her journey  – as an organizer of treatment, as a physical and mental care giver, as the only earning…
Image: Pranay Burde with Down's Syndrome receives award from President of India
Persons With Down syndrome Can And Should Become Independent
In a heartfelt interview, Pranay Burde, 30, with Down syndrome, talks about his job and implores others of his community to come out of their shells and explore the world as people have become more receptive. You have received many national and…
Image: Philip and Kaye eating a meal together before his Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis
When Cancer Does not Bring to Mind Mortality
Philip Jacob, 72, who has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer and has been under treatment since October 2017, demystifies life’s uncertainties as he narrates his own diagnosis of cancer. I strongly doubt that anyone of us believes in immortality. The adverb…