Special Needs

Last week, my brother got married and, with him I once again got to live the celebrations that we all Indians give so much importance to. Those who...

Down syndrome or no down syndrome, reading is one skill we all parents want to instil in our children. Books being your best friend, it is something that...

It isn't easy to be objective about something when your soul is invested in it. 'Down syndrome' is one such word that changed my life forever. From the...

When 500 Participants from 41 countries, 98 self advocates, parents, professionals, siblings, and medicos came together, the world became a little more sensitive and positive for all children...

Fluency in reading is a crucial skill that goes beyond simply reading fast. It’s about accuracy, expression, and most importantly, understanding...

Who can forget the famous scene from the movie ‘Kaalia’ where Amitabh Bacchan beats a bad guy to a pulp in the jail when he pushes a handicapped...

Choosing a School for our precious ones is never easy but the real value of this accomplishment can only be understood by the parents of a child with...

There is an old adage about age, that it is an issue of mind, if you don’t mind it doesn't matter. After being a mother of a special...

 For the longest time I remember, I have never said ‘No’ to a book that my son had asked to buy. I had introduced him to books way...

  Do you know the population of India? It is 1.27 billion! Do you know the area? It is slightly more than one third of US. More than 800...

There are days when I forget that my daughter has 'Down Syndrome.' In fact I often forget that she has any 'disability' at all. In the rut of...

I had a dream last night. It was early morning because I woke up really scared and covered in a sweat. The dream was nasty and the worst...