From her son getting diagnosed with Autism in the early stages to discovering happiness at school that supports her autistic son, the journey of Shivani Manghani with Vivaan is all about accepting and loving a unique child without trying to change him. Today, she is advocating and spreading positivity and smashing all myths related to neurodivergent children through her social profile. Being a...
“Mere seene mein bhi dil hai, hain mere bhi kuch armaan… Mujhe patthar toh na samjho, main hoon aakhir ek insaan.” This evergreen Shammi Kapoor song from 1961 film ‘Junglee’ has always been special to me for its playful take on love. But, at Kindathon Spotlight, it touched me in a way I had never experienced before. A young neurodivergent boy was dancing to this song with his mother. And as I...
Talk to parents of children with special needs, and many will tell you that meeting their child’s sensory needs remains a daily struggle. India has occupational therapy, speech therapy and sports-based interventions, but where can families turn for specialised, evidence-informed support focused entirely on sensory challenges? Why does finding the right help remain such a struggle for so many...
Being a parent of a special child involves many things: getting a proper diagnosis, understanding the condition of your baby and undergoing the relevant treatments. But most importantly, a special parent has to face social discrimination in many cases. The problem does not lie in the disability but in social barriers surrounding it. Isha Sahu, the Co-Founder and CEO of DiyaaHQ, a Dubai-based...
For Naman Misra, playing the character Hargovind in Aamir Khan’s movie ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ was much more than playing the part; it represents his own life and experiences. Diagnosed with autism at the age of five, Naman has grown up with difficulties in communication, sensory sensitivities, being bullied and trying to cope with a world that does not always understand him. He says that social...
When Dr Nazima Saiyed first sought answers for her son Hud’s lack of speech, she never imagined that the diagnosis of autism would change the way she understood motherhood, communication and her child’s future. Being both a Clinical Pharmacologist and a mother, Dr Nazima Saiyed has been going through the process of autism along with Hud, now 20-year-old, dealing with therapies, non-speaking...
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.
All About Inclusive celebrates the inspiring journeys of individuals who have overcome challenges to succeed. Whether you are neurodivergent, a parent, a doctor, a therapist, or an advocate, this platform honours your story with sincerity, respect, and wholehearted recognition.
