Learnings are mutual- New

Chapter 3

Learnings are ongoing…. just like change it is also constant!

Autism faces sensory issues, which lead to fear, frustration, anxiety and also aggression at times.

Other than therapies I firmly believe in exposure and more exposure, counseling again and again…..patience and patience.

Medha earlier found it tough to walk on wet floor.

In 2022, when we reached Shirdi, it rained heavily and we had to walk holding the railing all through…she was absolutely fine. She knew she had to accomplish the journey.

Few days back, we had planned a visit to ISKCON temple, she was ready and looking forward to it. On our way, we found heavy rain…when asked, she wanted to go still! On reaching, she promptly opened her sandals and walked on wet pavement, wet carpet and wet street…slowly and very carefully.

It seemed as though, this time she knew she could take up the challenge!

Yesterday on reaching Darga at Ajmer we anticipated water clogged roads, slippery marble floors and muddy carpets. But we were all ready for it!

She slowed down, took support and did not slip even once! Just not about overcoming sensory issues, she knows now the significance of taking precautions, well aware of the hazards of her obesity!

Bravo Girl!

Inside the Mazar of Dargah, she did find it challenging to stand on rose petals, but made no noise and accommodated herself beautifully! She bowed and prayed!

She learns and we as a family learn too!

We learn that learning can never stop with anyone…if a neurodivergent person CAN, so can we!

Each one of us can challenge our inhibitions, today, tomorrow, anyday!

I realize…

Neurodivergent persons can teach us more than we can teach them!