15 Aug · Kamini Lakhani · 8 Comments
To Every Mother on This Journey: A Personal Note
Dear Mother, I see you. I hear the words you don’t say. You didn’t sign up for this, but here you are today. This is not your fault. You did nothing wrong. And neither did your child.It simply is. This is the journey that chose you. When you're in the throes of a meltdown, facing…
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31 Dec · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments
Parenting with Purpose: 2 Simple Yet Powerful Goals for Parents in 2025
As I reflect on the year gone by, I’m faced with thoughts of what is important and what’s not? What should we carry ahead in 2025?In the last couple of days incidents, images, videos have been popping up, all around me, to reinforce my thought process.I was reminded to embrace the fleeting nature of life…
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12 Oct · Kamini Lakhani · No Comments
Unlocking Potential: How Addressing Core Deficits in Autism Transforms Lives
Recently, I met a mother of a 14 year old.With tears in her eyes, she spoke about her daughter.“I can’t bring her anywhere. She’s become highly aggressive.” “It’s not possible to travel with her. I haven’t stepped out of the house in ages. Her dad had to be with her, while I attended this meeting…
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2 Aug · Kamini Lakhani · No Comments
From Struggle to Success: How a Committed Couple Helped Their Autistic Teen Pass His GCSEs
At a recent webinar on academic success and achievement, I invited Shweta and Vivek to attend. (Tanmay’s parents). I’ve worked with the family as their RDI consultant for about 4 years now. Tanmay has recently completed his GCSE, equivalent to 10th grade in India. From a boy who hadn't ever sat on an exam, to…
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11 Apr · Kamini Lakhani · 2 Comments
2 Words and 3 Ways of Teaching to Enhance your Autistic Child’s/Adult’s Life
A couple of months ago, a little 3-year-old and his family came to visit me for an assessment. I spent an hour trying my best to regulate him. It was difficult to keep up with an active 3-year-old! His energy levels were way beyond me! However, it was a fruitful assessment and by the end…
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