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Should special education support be entirely separate from mainstream schools to build confidence of the kids

While separate settings may provide tailored support, individualized instruction, and a focused environment for special needs children, there are concerns about potential social isolation, limited exposure to diversity, and the risk of perpetuating stigma. A balanced approach that combines inclusive education with specialized support services might offer the best of both worlds. This way,…

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A Father’s Journey with Autism

In this blog I will discuss about the challenges faced by us in integrating Simi in a School set up. After imparting strenuous therapies for four months the therapist left Guwahati due to her personal issues. With no options left, we continued with the same therapies for around one year and further decided to enrol Simi in a formal school. In her academic part, my wife (Mrs Padmaja) was fully…

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Autism isn't a choice, acceptance is

Autism isn’t a choice, acceptance is

As they say “Change begins in self…” Can we see the change in self; change in people; change all around? May be one day we can.. When I go to the park or get down to go somewhere. I rarely see kids with different abilities (that is the way I want to call disability) coming out and enjoying like other kids. (not referring to Corona times). This makes me think. We as parents have to first accept…

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Build your Second Brain and Help Grow the Community Knowledge Garden

Build your Second Brain and Help Grow the Community Knowledge Garden

“Knowledge garden” is a metaphor for a dynamic and living system of information, ideas, and inspiration that interact, cross-fertilize, feed and grow on each other. School of Commoning A small story before I start this article. As I started planning this article, I asked Shilpi Mayank Awasthi, Founder of SpecialSaathi, whether one of the CreativeSaathis could do a creative representation of the…

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Storytelling Discoveries and Tips - 1

Storytelling Discoveries and Tips – 1

October 2022 – December 2022 This year has been a year of storytelling. I started blogging with SpecialSaathi in October 2022. I started learning Bharatanatyam with storytelling from Shri Ujwal Jagadeesh,a senior faculty and artiste at Ramana Maharshi Center for Learning (RMCL) in October 2022. I am also learning drama from Dr. Vaishnavi Poorna, Deputy Director of Ramana Sunritya Aalaya (RASA)…

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The best part of the year for the Rodrigues family: Mega Christmas video

The best part of the year for the Rodrigues family: Mega Christmas video

We wish you a merry Christmas. The rocking ParentSaathis the power couple Janice and Bryne Rodrigues alongwith their super-awesome kids Joanne and Brydan wish you all a Merry Christmas through an episode from their YouTube Channel Autism and Beyond – A Positive journey of J & B https://youtube.com/channel/UCVBs2GDz5hJFa19KdIbWuAQ. Merry Christmas!! 🎅 🎄 ❤️

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Can Shaadi season be a learning reason?

Can Shaadi season be a learning reason?

Travelling, learning and therapy- a homeschooling series by Manju K Iyer Can Shaadi season be a learning reason? Let’s find the answer… Attending Marriage of a Cousin in Lonavala : A great opportunity to travel, meet new people and socialise, exposure to overwhelming sensory surroundings for a Homeschooling family. From Mumbai we had gone to attend a Marriage of my cousin at Lonavala. For a…

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Turmoil of an Autism Mom Part 2

Turmoil of an Autism Mom Part 2

My journey with Autism By Megha Batra Jairath Read the Turmoil of an Autism Mom part 1 by Megha batra jairath here… I have a big problem, I think a lot, and my thoughts usually ponder over these areas related to my daughter Anaisha. 1) The Guilt! The guilt of where did I go wrong, hounds me. The exact cause of Autism is still unknown, so I question, did it happen during my pregnancy, or was…

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My Mumbai Travel Blog (Part 2) by Lavanya Iyer Bloggersaathi junior

My Mumbai Travel Blog (Part 2) by Lavanya Iyer Bloggersaathi junior

Part 2 : “And the Fun in Mumbai continues.. “ Welcome to my Mumbai travel blog part 2. My travels continued for the second week in Mumbai!Day 1 : Chitti’s (aunt’s) house to Mani Mamu’s (uncle’s) house : “I love birds! A cockatiel sat on my shoulders”I love birds! I got excited as we went to Mani mamu’s (uncle’s) house. There were two cockatiels and many budgies in their house. One cockatiel sat…

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Changing our Mindset from Speech to Abhinaya

Changing our Mindset from Speech to Abhinaya

The 100-Day Theater Arts for Holistic Development (TAHD) Lab for Parents: Days 1-7 Artwork by Morpheus Nag Who do you think of when you hear the word abhinaya? The picture by Morpheus shows a popular actress, Sridevi. We think of talented actors and actresses who engage audiences with enthralling performances. This blog post is not about such actors and actresses. It is not about performances.…

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Executive Functioning - Sequencing

Executive Functioning – Sequencing

A video tutorial on an easy and fun way to teach a child about sequencing.Easier steps to follow, so that children are able to learn it. It helps in the language and executive functioning development of a child. Author-Pinki Kumar Pinki is a special educator, play therapist and a mother of a neurodivergent kid. She has a YouTube channel Play and learn to teach different methods and strategies.…

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Good travel, good learning, good therapy and the best memories

Good travel, good learning, good therapy and the best memories

Travelling, learning and therapy– a homeschooling series by Manju K Iyer We have come from Gurgaon to Mumbai visiting my sister in Vasai after a long gap after lockdown. I made this visit for 45 days. After coming here, I decided that we will explore nearby areas on foot. As I am homeschooling my daughter, staying at a relative’s place and exploring the neighbourhood areas was a part of my plan…

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Discovering Daily Rhythms that Work

Discovering Daily Rhythms that Work

Daily Rhythms: A LIFESMART Perspective Routines provide structure and predictability. However, life is often unpredictable. Rhythms are more flexible and fluid. What would a healthy daily rhythm look like? Does your child have a balanced and healthy daily rhythm? What kinds of activities should be included in the day? Artwork by Morpheus Nag Discovering daily rhythms that work means the…

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Cats are my Purrfect companion

Cats are my Purrfect companion

Storytelling and Drama with Cats (and of course a Teacher) Every Saturday, I go to Usha akka’s (akka means elder sister in Tamil. In RASA, we call teachers as akka or anna) home. I started learning story telling from Usha akka online in 2020. Usha akka is a senior facilitator for RASA India. I would see the cats walking by while I did the lesson. When I went for her lesson in 2022 in her house,…

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Happy birthday bloggersaathi Ananth Raghunandan!!

Happy birthday bloggersaathi Ananth Raghunandan!!

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Happy Children's Day!! From SpecialSaathi Team

Happy Children’s Day!! From SpecialSaathi Team

To all the Super Duper Awesome and Fantastic Bachhas!!A very Happy Children’s Day to you all!Team specialsaathi wish you a fantabulous and fun filled, enjoyable moments and the happiest returns of the day, not only today but forever!!All the Saathi members of Specialsaathi team are extending their heartfelt wishes to you through this post. Happy Children’s Day To each one of us- Dr Sonali…