If we are open to listening, a child’s silence can often speak louder than words. Ten-year-old Sanvika from Bengaluru was sometimes thought to have autism because of her speech and language delays, making it difficult for her to get the kind of support she deserves at school. A child, who was diagnosed with ‘Development Language Delay’ , was quietly processing the world in her...
It all started when she noticed a little child reading a book in silence. The girl stayed to herself while other kids listened, giggled, and eagerly joined in. She had a disability, and even after the session was over, Spardha Chaturvedi was still affected by something about that little girl’s quiet demeanor. Everything changed at that very moment. As a mother of a two-year-old boy, Spardha...
Usually, it is seen that when a child rubs their private parts, it is labelled as “bad behaviour” and met with scolding, punishment or even exclusion from the classroom. But what if, instead of asking how to stop the behaviour, we paused to understand what the child is communicating or needing at that moment? It could be sensory input, emotional regulation, curiosity, boredom or discomfort so...
For some children with autism or ADHD, mud, grass, water or even playground noise can be calming; for others, the same experiences can feel overwhelming. These differences can make everyday outdoor play challenging for families. Understanding sensory needs can help special parents create experiences that feel safe, enjoyable and supportive—without forcing children to tolerate what causes distress...
Vidya Banerjee, 53, from Tampa, Florida is an autism advocate and founder of Autismfamilystory . She and her husband Ben Banerjee, 52, have been travelling down their younger son Aarian’s path of autism since he was diagnosed at three years of age. Vidya’s advocacy has been moulded by this journey—from grappling with uncertainty and lack of knowledge to accompanying Aarian through...
The phrase “go play outside” may be the most outdated parenting advice around, yet scientists are beginning to explore whether exposure to nature has specific advantages for neurodivergent children. A 2026 scoping review published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology examined 43 studies involving children and young people with autism or ADHD. Twenty-five studies focused on ADHD and 18 on...
I am Nivedita, a journalist with nearly two decades of experience covering health, entertainment, fashion, and films. After working with media organizations such as IANS, HT, Network18, and Outlook, I created All About Inclusive—a platform focused on empathy, acceptance, and appreciation, as I strongly believe these voices make the world better.
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