29 Jun · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments

How to Set Up The Most Effective Program For Children With Autism

How to Set Up The Most Effective Program For Children With Autism Autism was thrust upon me.   When Mohit was diagnosed in 1992, I did not know the meaning of the word. Later, I decided to study it professionally and became certified.   But you, the professional and service provider, work in this field ...

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15 Jun · Kamini Lakhani · 16 Comments

An Open Letter to Teachers Who Have Students With Autism in Their Classrooms

An Open Letter to Teachers Who Have Students With Autism in Their Classrooms We met at a party. She was young and vivacious. We hit it off immediately as we both were from the education field.   She was a 4th grade teacher. As soon as she heard that I worked with people with autism, ...

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8 Jun · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments

What Bollywood (or Hollywood) Won’t Tell You About Autism

What Bollywood (or Hollywood) Won't Tell You About Autism Scene 1 : At the mall   He flails his arms and throws himself back as his young mother tries to hold him. Writhing, he gets out of her grip. She runs after him, shouting his name.   Her cheeks are flushed with embarrassment as she ...

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1 Jun · Kamini Lakhani · 6 Comments

Have You Taken the ‘Acceptance’ Leap Yet?

Have You Taken the ‘Acceptance’ Leap Yet? It was a wonderful day in sunny San Francisco. The winding, steep roads, colorful foliage and chirping birds created a joyful, light hearted feeling within me.   I crossed the street as soon as the ‘walk signal’ came on.   From the corner of my eye, I could ...

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25 May · Kamini Lakhani · 13 Comments

Emergence: From Violation to Victory

Emergence: From Violation to Victory One M&M for one correct response.   This was the reinforcer that she gave to a 4 year old Mohit, as he sat at a table across her and responded to language drills and instructions.   I wasn’t too thrilled with the M&M idea, as he was on a GFCF ...

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