“Every child learns. The question is not whether they can learn, but how they learn best.” Receiving a diagnosis for a child can be one of the most emotional moments
It was a dark and stormy night! Krishna was about two years old. He was thrilled by the storm and his father was holding him in front of the bedroom
Understanding Feeding, Sensory Processing, and Oral-Motor Development in Children with Autism When we think about autism, communication is often the first thing that comes to mind. While communication remains one
Parenting is a life-changing experience, and this is an understatement if you are the parent of a neurodivergent child. I am a parent to an autistic young adult who is
What if we have been taught the concept of inclusion differently? What if inclusion is not a goal to achieve, but a path for all of us to walk? A
“Did he get down at all today?” It was about 7 in the evening. My husband had just gotten back home from work. I had been pacing up and down
“What exactly is occupational therapy?” It is one of the first questions parents ask after their child is diagnosed with autism. Many people imagine occupational therapy involves exercises, equipment, or
Complex communication is one of the biggest factors that sets us humans apart from other life forms; yet we often tend to associate communication with speech, and inextricably so, almost
Autism, or more accurately, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is not just a medical diagnosis; it reshapes the lives of entire families. In India, where awareness is growing but resources remain
“You haven’t started Avaz for Krishna yet? How will he communicate?” “You are still carrying Krishna on your back? How will he become independent?” “You don’t enforce eating at the
Wait, what was that? A dark silhoutte flitted across the terrace. It was about 1.15 am. Krishna had just settled down to sleep. His head was on my arm, growing
What twenty years in recruitment taught me about my child’s future Some months ago, I sat in a client calibration call. We were reviewing candidates for a senior role, and