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The phrase “go play outside” may be the most outdated parenting advice around, yet scientists are beginning to explore whether exposure to nature has specific advantages for neurodivergent children.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...
One child refuses to wear a certain t-shirt, another hates the sound of bells and covers ears at a wedding; one gets top marks but forgets where the schoolbooks are, another can talk about trains for hours but will not hold an ordinary conversation; One kid gives no eye contact; another repeats questions or has a tantrum over a slight change in routine? When viewed through a neurotypical lens...
The experience of raising a child with a disability can be an isolating one, with families often finding it hard to connect with wider society and struggling to find acceptance, support and spaces where their children feel completely included. Nayi Disha’s founder Prachi Deo has spent years trying to change that. Launched in 2015, Nayi Disha provides information, advice and practical...
ADHD is no longer a subject confined to paediatric clinics and psychology practices. The disorder has seeped into mundane conversations, from social media checklists to those viral self-assessment videos. There is increase in awareness but it has also led to an opposite problem —many people interpreting normal behaviours such as forgetfulness or difficulty concentrating at school or work as ADHD...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order suggesting fewer routine vaccines for children, stating he wanted to decrease the recommended number of childhood shots to 11 while falsely claiming a connection between childhood vaccinations and autism. The action arrives as the Trump administration operates — running a US $1 billion project under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert...
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.
