12 Jun · Kamini Lakhani · 2 Comments

Do you struggle to set limits for your autistic child?

Does your child have this uncanny ability to press your buttons- and leave you feeling helpless?     Do you wish you could control him better so that there is peace in your house?     Do you feel emotionally enmeshed with your child’s distress and can’t untangle yourself?     Do you feel that…

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28 May · Kamini Lakhani · No Comments

Your Primary Role As A Parent, During This Pandemic

On my evening walk at the terrace the other day, I was intrigued by a scene in a neighbor’s living room.   Yes, Mumbai gives us this opportunity to glance into somebody’s living room in an adjoining building!   I could see the mother busy at her kitchen counter. Her daughter (about 9 years old)…

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15 May · Kamini Lakhani · 2 Comments

How To Develop Intrinsic Motivation In Your Autistic Child

How many times have you caught yourself saying, “But my child doesn’t want to do anything?”   Recently, I received a similar question from a webinar participant.   My son is an adult. But he’s not motivated to do anything. I have to push him to do activities. How will he ever be independent?  …

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30 Apr · Kamini Lakhani · 3 Comments

Why You Should Not Focus On IQ Scores And Look At This Instead

Some day the truths about autism will not be disputable. People who work and care about people with autism will replace many doctors and therapists who have been too stubborn to listen to anything but themselves. I feel as more books come out and more of us with autism come forward, the old ways of…

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16 Apr · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments

What Are You Doing For Yourself During This Covid Pandemic?

It’s a difficult situation all around. We’re all home bound.   Many of us are without house help. This brings to the forefront the numerous chores that need to be around the house.   Cooking, cleaning, mopping, dusting, washing, the list goes on. Don't forget looking after the children and spouses.   It’s easy to…

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