Parenting Is Tough
Parenting is tough. Parenting an autistic child who cannot express themselves is an order of magnitude tougher. And there is no book or guide to walk you through this parenting journey, despite all the books on the subject. Because each parent’s journey is unique, whether their child is autistic or neurotypical. My journey till now […]
Autism Awareness: A Mother’s Perspective – VIII
Part 8: Labels, and the Way We See I started writing this series on autism awareness because I needed to share what I’ve learnt till now on my journey with Krishna. I’ve been overwhelmed by parents who reached out to me to share their own stories. I’ve also been shocked by the experiences of some […]
Autism Awareness: A Mother’s Perspective – VII
Part 7: Behaviour Is Not the Problem My son Krishna loves to clap and play with his fingers. He also hits his hands, feet, and head against hard surfaces – the walls, the floor, or my skull if nothing else is handy. Sometimes it’s a gentle knock. And sometimes, not. My husband and I didn’t […]