23 Oct · Kamini Lakhani · 11 Comments

5 Ways to Stop Imprisoning Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

5 Ways to Stop Imprisoning Individuals on the Autism Spectrum A month ago, there was an outrage about a 10 year-old boy who was put in this large ‘cage like structure’ in a classroom in Australia.   It was agonizing to hear about how people on the Autism Spectrum are treated. I was livid! The ...

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25 Sep · Kamini Lakhani · 9 Comments

The Only Piece of Advice I Have to Offer in Your Quest for Success and Happiness

The Only Piece of Advice I Have to Offer in Your Quest for Success and Happiness I am outsider. But I feel like an insider. Even after 20 years, when I meet a new family, this feeling does not go away.   Today I saw a cute, 3 1/2-year-old with his family. He has a ...

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19 Sep · Kamini Lakhani · 7 Comments

One Thought that will Pull You Out of Every Struggle

One Thought that will Pull You Out of Every Struggle Nasty allegations fly back and forth. It’s all a play of words. No one willing to listen to the other, no one willing to understand the other’s perspective.   I watch helplessly.   The allegations hang heavily in the air, like suspended swords.   Both sides are ...

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28 Aug · Kamini Lakhani · 10 Comments

7 Lessons on Life From a 2-Year-old and 25-Year-old Which Spiritual Leaders Would be Proud of

7 Lessons on Life From a 2-Year-old and 25-Year-old Which Spiritual Leaders Would be Proud of He suffers in silence.   Every time he wants to change position to stand or sit, he freezes. The pain is evident in his eyes. He says, “laga” (it hurts) but continues to attempt to change position. All the while, ...

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14 Aug · Kamini Lakhani · 11 Comments

What Happens when You Build a Skyscraper Without a Foundation

What Happens when You Build a Skyscraper Without a Foundation (About Autism Parent Training and Support) Vinay (name changed) came into my cabin happily, to watch his favorite video. He did this everyday during lunch time. For him, that day was no different. But for me, it was very different.   It was his last ...

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