better parenting for children with autism

11 Aug · Kamini Lakhani · 6 Comments

5 Simple Steps to Get Rid of the “I’m-Not-Doing-Enough” Feeling

5 Simple Steps to Get Rid of the “I’m-Not-Doing-Enough” Feeling “I can’t deal with his anxiety. He is loud and ‘in the face’ constantly. I know he’s being bullied time at school. I try my best but I feel stressed and burned out.”   “I don’t know how to deal with his behavior. Should I ...

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children with autism need help to communicate needs and experiences

3 Aug · Kamini Lakhani · 6 Comments

How to Address a Crucial Aspect of Communication Still Missing in Your Child

How to Address a Crucial Aspect of Communication Still Missing in Your Child Rohan (name changed) comes to volunteer at SAI Connections once a week. He has a wonderful time interacting with the students. He jokes around, helps them with baking, and takes little selfie videos with them. This is doubly joyful as Rohan himself ...

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how to remove the label of autism and make children with autism independent

21 Jul · Kamini Lakhani · 2 Comments

Can You Help Me Get Rid of Just One Label?

Can You Help Me Get Rid of Just One Label? “Your son has Autism Spectrum Disorder.”   I remember feeling dizzy, the ground under me was shaken.   It felt like somebody had hit me on the head with a hammer.   “It can’t be!” were the first words out of my mouth.   Years ...

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help children with autism solve problems

13 Jul · Kamini Lakhani · 9 Comments

Are You Stealing Your Child’s Thinking?

Are You Stealing Your Child's Thinking? “You’re a thief, Kamini,” she said.   Noticing my shocked expression, she elaborated.   This was Joyce Albu, my consultant, giving me feedback about how I guided a 17-year-old Mohit in 2007. He had become heavily dependent on prompts by then.   Fast forward to the present - to ...

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Autism-Parenting-resources

7 Jul · Kamini Lakhani · One Comment

Going Beyond Skills and Abilities in the World of Autism

Going Beyond Skills and Abilities in the World of Autism There was something about this young man standing on the street that made me look back as my car sped by.   He had a striking resemblance to Mohit.   The question reared it’s head, yet again - What if Mohit was typically developing?   ...

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