9 Jan · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments

8 Pointers To Undertake The Journey From Awareness to Appreciation

I chanced upon this awesome image, the other day.     In the past I’ve written several articles autism acceptance.   This one hit home because it was about appreciation. Here’s what I found when I looked up the dictionary meaning of appreciation:   recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something…

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26 Dec · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments

Have You Explored These 7 Communication Avenues?

I see desperation writ large on your face. I feel your pain as a mother who thinks she’s been given a raw deal in life. Your child does not ‘talk’ to you like other children.   She has limited communication skills. He does not share with you about what happened at school or in his…

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19 Dec · Kamini Lakhani · 8 Comments

What To Focus On In Your Autistic Child’s Journey As S/he Grows Older

Time goes by in a flash. Wasn’t it just a few years ago that my son, Mohit was diagnosed with autism? The search for treatment took up most of those early years.   Many events from that time of my life are a blur.   It seems like Mohit was just in school in Seoul.…

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29 Nov · Kamini Lakhani · 3 Comments

How To Support Your Child Through The Worst Phases Of Life

"I have arthritis. My fingers get affected, esp the middle finger on my right hand is swollen and very painful. Even a light tap hurts a lot. Being my right hand, I hurt myself many times a day as I go about my household chores. The other day as I was shooting a framework with…

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15 Nov · Kamini Lakhani · 2 Comments

Why ‘because he is autistic’ Is Not A Good Enough Answer

15 years ago, a gentleman came up to me at an airport. I still remember the incident vividly. “Is your son autistic?” He asked. “Yes.” I answered, as I looked at him questioningly.   “My son was autistic too.” He passed away a few years ago. I was shocked. “How?” I asked. We don’t know…

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