12 Mar · Kamini Lakhani · No Comments
A Dedication To Special Needs Dads On International Women’s Day.
On this occasion of Woman’s Day, I’d like to felicitate some dads I work with. They play a rock solid role in their children’s life. Many of my posts are geared towards mothers of autistic individuals. Here’s one for fathers! Meet Mr Ranganathan. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, works as CFO with…
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27 Feb · Kamini Lakhani · 11 Comments
How To Reduce Your Own Anxiety As A Special Needs Parent
She sat across me, elegant and dignified with her hair coiffed in a little bun. There was a smile on her face. I mentioned she looked happier than before. She shared how she had been worried about her son’s future due to his aggression. She had become sad and distressed. Everything was seen…
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14 Feb · Kamini Lakhani · No Comments
How Answering These 5 questions Will Bring You Clarity About Your Child’s Autism
The mother was visibly distressed about her 14 year old son. He had been asked to go for counseling sessions as he hit children in his class. On closer examination, it was found that he was being bullied by the other students. He had a few minor learning difficulties but was able to…
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23 Jan · Kamini Lakhani · 7 Comments
What The Sibling Of An Autistic Individual Goes Through
I watched them interacting at the dining table. He asked for ‘sambar’ and handed his bowl to her to serve some. She asked him if he wanted more dosa. When he answered in the affirmative, she shared the crispiest part of her dosa with him. She knew he didn’t like soft dosas. Later as…
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17 Jan · Kamini Lakhani · One Comment
How To Transform Your Dreams Into Reality In 2020
January is the month for making new resolutions. The end of the year makes us look back on the year gone by, to reflect on the year to come. Time goes by quickly. Wait, wasn’t it just 2016? Well no… It’s now 2020. This year is extra special as it’s the start of…
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