23 Mar · Kamini Lakhani · 3 Comments

What Nobody Ever Tells Us About Meltdowns

What Nobody Ever Tells Us About Meltdowns “I don’t know what sets him off. He suddenly gets into meltdowns and attacks his father and me," a mother says to me. "At that time, he’s as strong as an elephant. It’s painful and emotionally draining. And once it’s over, he’s fine. As if nothing happened."   ...

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9 Mar · Kamini Lakhani · 20 Comments

Be a Hands On Autism Dad and a Supportive Husband

Be a Hands On Autism Dad and a Supportive Husband The thunderbolt of autism hit this family. Devastated by the diagnosis, they tried to get all the help that they could. They had heard about children ‘recovering’ from autism. But their little boy was still not speaking at age 6. Daily taunts from in-laws added to ...

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2 Mar · Kamini Lakhani · 3 Comments

Can’t keep up? 5 Golden Rules that will help your child with Aspergers’ Syndrome

Can’t keep up? 5 Golden Rules that will help your child with Aspergers’ Syndrome “Life is so difficult. I'm exhausted all the time. My son is not settled. And he’s already 28! He changes jobs every six months! He doesn’t control himself- I can’t get through to him. We fight constantly. I’m just fed up,” ...

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24 Feb · Kamini Lakhani · One Comment

Our Children Learn More Through Observation

Our Children Learn More Through Observation After a two-month hiatus, we return with another success story about conquering the challenges of autism... about a family whose unflinching dedication has helped a bright young boy truly enjoy his life. These Autism Success Stories celebrate the development and achievements of our young stars and their families. Through ...

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17 Feb · Kamini Lakhani · 9 Comments

What Siblings of children with Autism Spectrum Want You to Know

What Siblings of children with Autism Spectrum Want You to Know The parents and I are engrossed in watching their video.   This handsome teenager gets ready to cut his birthday cake. Suddenly, he gets into an obsessive behavior of asking repetitive questions. And he wants the questions to be answered a certain way! The ...

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