Puberty is a biological process, but for boys and girls on the autism spectrum, it may seem excessive. With physical changes comes a new tapestry of emotions, social expectations and sensory experiences which are often confusing or challenging to navigate. Since many autistic children have a strong need for routine, puberty can lead to anxiety and confusion, emotional outbursts or behavioural...
“Doctor, all of the family says he’ll start speaking when he is ready. Should we just wait?” Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, MD, DCH (Gold Medallist), Senior Consultant Paediatrician from Noida hears this query almost every day from parents. For many families, autism is usually diagnosed late because of confusion in spotting the signs early—a child who does not return a name called or make eye...
An 11-year-old girl receives her first sanitary pad from her mom and is told softly that she’s has started her period. The girl nods, asks a few questions, and follows the instructions given by her parents. In a second home, a mother discusses it with her autistic daughter and within minutes, the child starts crying, doesn’t want to wear the pad because of texture, panics at having...
“Dear Parent, we are sorry to inform you that we are unable to admit your child. “We believe a special school would be better.” These words are not just a dismissal for many parents of neurodivergent children. It means embarking on an uphill battle where their whole world will change. Take for example: A seven-year-old boy with autism, brings his parents to visit a few schools in the...
On June 29, 2026, when Colors TV introduces Juhi Mui, autism will once again be brought to the forefront of prime-time television. Eisha Singh stars as Juhi, an autistic girl who wants to become a lawyer despite living in a world that views her limitations before her abilities. In the promos, she’s smart, aware, and a fighter—not struggling with autism but battling everyone’s...
Motherhood had never meant labels to Ruchi Verma Rajan – motherhood meant knowing her child beyond the world. Her biggest concern when her son Shaurya was diagnosed with autism at 3 and a half years was simple yet devastating — “will my child ever be able to live independently?” This was not merely a journey of acceptance — it was a crusade of love, education, and commitment to...
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