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What now?….and then? Will she? What if… We had 2 papers left for completing Senior Secondary Examination and they would be held in April 2015. Preparation was progressing well….’Data entry’ and ‘Catering Management’ were both interesting for my daughter. In December 2014, I noticed she started weeping for no evident reason. It could be forContinue reading “Chapter 25”

Juggling is an art…we all master it! My daughter’s examinations, her daily school schedule, other commitments made it very difficult to devote adequate time to son, when he was 9-10 years old. I did what was necessary for his health, education and entertainment, found what is called ‘quality time’. But I realized that he cravedContinue reading “Chapter 24”

Having faith…..YOU are not alone…. In May 2014, we started preparing for the 3rd paper of Senior Secondary Examination, Home Science to be held in October. My daugher  enjoyed learning this subject and was able to relate to almost all the topics in the syllabus quite well. There were around 25 chapters and we learntContinue reading “Chapter 23”

Observation…..Self-correction…..Review A few relatives mentioned that I don’t pick up the phone even after my working hours. A friend said “Tu kya ghar mein bhi time table follow karti hai?”When you have to fight the battle everyday, it only makes sense to embrace the battlefield and fight with a smile. We are associated with AutismContinue reading “Chapter 22”

Face it, take it easy, there is always a way out! “Mamma, is my sister special needs? What is the cure?”I had this fear at the back of my mind, what will be my answer when my son asks this question one day? I remember how I felt while answering him, but I do notContinue reading “Chapter 21”

Exposure…….learning……satisfaction……gratitude When the results were declared in May 2012, we were pleasantly surprised to see that that my daughter had cleared all three subjects with fairly good marks! Her educators cheered and rejoiced seeing her on stage, receiving progress awards for this joint achievement. I explained to my daughter what all she had done veryContinue reading “Chapter 20”

Some valuable learnings during the journey…. Initially while fighting the daily battles, I did not feel like discussing about my daughter or her challenges with everyone. I knew if I complained and cribbed, people will not enjoy my company. I even felt very often, when you share a concern people jump to suggestions or adviceContinue reading “Chapter 19”

New project…new campus….new challenges…apprehension….satisfaction Taking a board exam for the year 2011-12, for my daughter with the condition she has, seemed to be difficult. The questions on my mind were:1. Will she be able to comprehend, learn and recall everything she is taught?2. Can she cover the entire syllabus? And then solve test papers too?3.Continue reading “Chapter 18”

Starting each day with a new promise, making new mistakes, learning new skills! In 2010, we were reasonably settled and learning well in our own domains. My son in elementary school, my daughter in middle school and myself a teacher in junior school…all in the same campus! Son was doing quite well with no concernsContinue reading “Chapter 17”

It is nice to know what others think….it is wise to do what you think! Why do you want her to study? How will it help? She can learn household chores instead, which will be rather helpful! I didn’t know how to answer this.There is nothing wrong with doing household chores, which may be correctContinue reading “Chapter 16”