understanding what is autism

27 Apr · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments

Going To the Depths of Autism

Going To the Depths of Autism There’s nothing special about two 16 year olds baking a cake together, right? But trust me, this pair is different.   Rohan attends regular school. He comes to volunteer at the center every week. He watches out for Piyush like a hawk!   Right from handing him the flour, ...

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grandparents guide to autism

13 Apr · Kamini Lakhani · 2 Comments

5 Steps to Becoming the Most Loving and Effective Grandparent

5 Steps to Becoming the Most Loving and Effective Grandparent I get nostalgic every time I think of the wonderful days spent at my grandmother’s place. The endless chatter with aunts, uncles, cousins, the never ending ‘chips eating sessions’... we were carefree with no responsibilities.   My grandmother was an awesome story teller. We cousins ...

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On autism awareness day, the importance of understanding our children well

31 Mar · Kamini Lakhani · 6 Comments

What We Are Really Missing on Autism Awareness Day

What We Are Really Missing on Autism Awareness Day It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon. My friend and I stopped by a fruit seller’s stall. The pineapple was tempting! The fruit seller painstakingly peeled and sliced the pineapple and charged us Rs. 100. Ready to go!   This happens only in India! Where else in the ...

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strategies to calm autism meltdown

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 · 18 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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