9 Nov · Kamini Lakhani · One Comment
7 Tips To Work Respectfully With Autistic Adults
I’ve worked with several families over the past 2 decades. Some of my students have been with SAI/SAI Connections for more than a decade. I’ve had the privilege of seeing them blossom before my eyes. And many of them are adults now. The phrase which comes to mind when I work with adults…
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2 Nov · Kamini Lakhani · 16 Comments
Persistence Pays Huge Dividends- It’s Guaranteed!
It has been my honor and privelege to work with Viji Srinivas and her son, Vishal for the past 12 years. Vishal was enrolled in our ABA program for 7 years. I interacted closely with Viji too, as she started off as a teacher and then went on to become the Lead Teacher…
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25 Oct · Kamini Lakhani · 6 Comments
6 Tough Questions To Ask Yourself Regularly
“I’m tired of my daughter’s behavior. Every morning she takes 2 hours to get ready. She doesn’t like school at all. I don’t think she learns anything there. In fact, I can teach her better.” Said a tired looking mother of a 16 year old. “If you and your daughter are unhappy…
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12 Oct · Kamini Lakhani · 9 Comments
What Needs To ‘Die’ For Your Autistic Child To Emerge
I see you hiding your son’s autism diagnosis. You say to yourself, “he’s going to be fine. I won’t have to tell anyone.” And you keep your fingers crossed. In the deep recesses of your heart, you feel responsible… Somehow. I see you. I know what you’re going through. We’re…
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5 Oct · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments
How To Traverse The Path From Dejection to Empowerment
I listened with rapt attention, as she spoke. “We had a meeting with the Supervisor in charge of our son’s home program. We explained what we wanted. She saw meaning in what we were trying to say and implemented our suggestions.” I couldn’t help smiling. “We showed her how our son responds…
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