5 Jan · Kamini Lakhani · No Comments
My Wish For You In 2018
My Wish For You In 2018 . Yet another year comes to an end. I’m amazed at how time flies by. We were just at the beginning of 2017 and now we’re on the brink of 2018. How has it been for you, dear friend? Mine has been a mixed bag. Through the difficult times, ...
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21 Dec · Kamini Lakhani · 19 Comments
Why Saying ‘No’ Could Be The Best Decision Of Your Life And Your Child’s Life
Why Saying 'No' Could Be The Best Decision Of Your Life And Your Child's Life “You’re not a good mother. You don’t spend enough time with your child. Look at how she responds to me,” Said a Special Educator to Pallavi, whose daughter is 17 and has multiple difficulties. Pallavi was horrified. Her self ...
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7 Dec · Kamini Lakhani · 11 Comments
Are Autistic Individuals Disabled or Brilliant?
Are Autistic Individuals Disabled or Brilliant? Elon Musk shared this photo recently. Mars has blue sunsets and sunrises! How different from Earth. 20 years ago nobody would have believed the red planet has blue sunrises. The adage, ‘things are not always what they seem,’ comes to mind. A lot has changed in the world ...
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30 Nov · Kamini Lakhani · 5 Comments
Want To Inform A Family Their Child Could Have Autism? These 5 Steps Will Guide You
Want To Inform A Family Their Child Could Have Autism? These 5 Steps Will Guide You I recently received an email from a babysitter who was concerned about a child she took care of. The child had speech delay and engaged in head banging. The babysitter told the parents the child had autistic features. They ...
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23 Nov · Kamini Lakhani · 5 Comments
3 Steps To Take Before Sending Your Autistic Youngster Away To A Residential Center
3 Steps To Take Before Sending Your Autistic Youngster Away To A Residential Center Scene 1 “I want to live my life. I’m exhausted now. He’s a good looking 21 year old man who loves to go out and play. My helper takes care of him.” “He pulled my 15 year old daughter’s ...
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