15 May · Kamini Lakhani · 2 Comments
How To Develop Intrinsic Motivation In Your Autistic Child
How many times have you caught yourself saying, “But my child doesn’t want to do anything?” Recently, I received a similar question from a webinar participant. My son is an adult. But he’s not motivated to do anything. I have to push him to do activities. How will he ever be independent? …
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30 Apr · Kamini Lakhani · 3 Comments
Why You Should Not Focus On IQ Scores And Look At This Instead
Some day the truths about autism will not be disputable. People who work and care about people with autism will replace many doctors and therapists who have been too stubborn to listen to anything but themselves. I feel as more books come out and more of us with autism come forward, the old ways of…
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16 Apr · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments
What Are You Doing For Yourself During This Covid Pandemic?
It’s a difficult situation all around. We’re all home bound. Many of us are without house help. This brings to the forefront the numerous chores that need to be around the house. Cooking, cleaning, mopping, dusting, washing, the list goes on. Don't forget looking after the children and spouses. It’s easy to…
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3 Apr · Kamini Lakhani · One Comment
How To Alleviate Feelings Of Guilt And Anxiety As A Special Needs Parent- During This Lockdown
This lock down period is difficult for many of our families. Some of our older students have developed anxiety. A few of them display it through ritualistic behavior and others through irritation and anger issues. The younger ones have developed coping, self stimulatory behaviors such as screaming or hyperactivity. This has affected…
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26 Mar · Kamini Lakhani · No Comments
How These 7 Pointers Can Make You A Phenomenal Teacher
Then I saw this clip of 9 year old, Shivansh with his piano teacher. The teacher integrated ‘sa re ga ma’ (Indian musical notes) into piano chords. This young child zoomed along. He took one challenge after another. By the end of one session, he was not only singing songs but playing chords and signing.…
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