22 Dec · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments

Why Did These Children With Autism Overcome the Odds?

Why Did These Children With Autism Overcome the Odds? Did you know that the rate of Autism Spectrum Disorders are higher than breast cancer and AIDS?   Today, 1 in 68 children across the world has autism spectrum disorders (ASD). According to a survey conducted in 2013, 10 million children in India have autism.   ...

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how to reduce anxiety in children with autism

15 Dec · Kamini Lakhani · No Comments

3 Ways to Help Your Child Manage His Anxiety

3 Ways to Help Your Child Manage His Anxiety Mohit covered his eyes and put his head down. I sat beside him in the airplane.   His anxiety was thick enough to be cut with a knife. My heart raced as I visualized the impeding meltdown. I feared the worst because I had experienced it before.   ...

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eye-contact-strategies-children-with-autism

8 Dec · Kamini Lakhani · No Comments

4 Simple Yet Powerful Steps to Build Eye Gaze (And More) In Your Child

4 Simple Yet Powerful Steps to Build Eye Gaze (And More) In Your Child “Aahan scored only 2/5 in his open book test.” said Sweta, his mother. “It’s not a big deal. You know I don’t push his academics.”   “Why only 2/5 in an open book test? I asked.   “I guess he didn’t ...

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eye contact strategies for children with autism

1 Dec · Kamini Lakhani · 8 Comments

This is Better Than Eye Contact For Your Child

This is Better Than Eye Contact For Your Child “He runs around all the time, totally oblivious to everything around him. I’m just tired, running after him. Can you help me improve his eye contact?”   The shakiness in this young mother’s voice gives her mental state away. She looks at me expectantly. I want ...

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teaching children difference between right and wrong

24 Nov · Kamini Lakhani · 2 Comments

Why It’s Time to Stop Teaching ‘Right and Wrong’ to Your Child

Why It's Time to Stop Teaching 'Right and Wrong' to Your Child Three friends show up at your door to surprise you. It’s dinner time. You haven’t cooked enough but you still manage to serve a decent meal. It ends up being an enjoyable, laughter-filled evening!   You’re on the way to a presentation and ...

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