When the “Right” Choice Isn’t Right
“Krishna, it’s time to eat!” Krishna’s little head popped up from the sofa. He eyed the dish in my hand suspiciously. Pulled it towards him. Inhaled, gently. Co…
4 June 2025Read More →
Power Thoughts
Insights and stories for parents on the journey
What About School?
“Krishna goes to therapy? What about school?” someone asked me. “He can’t handle school as of now,” I replied. “Oh, how sad. You must try, you know. Don’t say h…
30 May 2025Read More →
Why Me!
“But why me???” I too cried this question out to the universe when Krishna was diagnosed as autistic. And many times after that, whenever it all became just too…
27 May 2025Read More →
Is Any Effort Wasted?
“How do I handle disappointment when my child forgets a skill he knew?” a parent asked me. We were talking about the immense effort we put in to help our childr…
25 May 2025Read More →
They Hear You
Let me tell you a story about a common misconception: when someone doesn’t respond, they haven’t heard you. Especially when that someone is autistic. “Krishna, …
20 May 2025Read More →
Acceptance Just Is
When Krishna was first diagnosed as autistic, I thought I had accepted it—after I got over the disbelief and grief. Yet, when someone spoke to him and he didn’t…
14 May 2025Read More →
Financial Planning
“When do you start financial planning for your autistic child?” Yesterday. Because it is never too early to start. The earlier you begin, the more time you give…
11 May 2025Read More →
What Does Inclusion Really Mean?
I was scared. “Ma’am, I don’t want to…” “Gayatri, why don’t you try? Just once?” I wanted to. Very much. But something held me back, something I did not have th…
22 April 2025Read More →
What Stigma? And Why?
“My son has stopped responding to his name. He has stopped looking me in the eye. I think he’s autistic. But I’m afraid to take him for a diagnosis.” “But why? …
19 April 2025Read More →
When Words Fade, Communication Must Not
“Krishna, what do birds eat?” “Pija!” replied 2-year-old Krishna, who was eating pizza at the time. “You're eating pizza, baby, and you're not a bird. What's yo…
16 April 2025Read More →
What After Us?
“”After us, then what?” This question popped up in my mind for the nth time yesterday morning, just about this time. I was frantically cleaning the sofa while K…
13 April 2025Read More →
Courage
“Let me tell you a story of courage. A story of love.” Yesterday, I was waiting for Krishna to finish his therapy. A blue electric auto purred to a stop next to…
9 April 2025Read More →