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Getting in touch with the feelings During one of the assessments by a renowned special educator, when my daughter was reluctant to cooperate, the lady promised her to give her Coke after the work she does. The session went off pretty well and we were about to leave when my daughter said, “Coke”. The ladyContinue reading “Chapter 5”

With love comes acceptance…. To own a personal computer in 1999 became a necessity for us. I wanted her to type all the words she could read and learn more. Once on her computer chair, she was keen to take dictation of words she liked and remained settled for long. We introduced her to interestingContinue reading “Chapter 4”

Sooner we accept….smoother becomes the path! Principal and class teacher of the school shared very politely with compassion, that they have bonded with my daugher and discovered her special abilities but are unable to cater to her needs. Hence she will not benefit in a NORMAL school set up. When I walked back through theContinue reading “Chapter 3”

Amazing and confusing!! My daughter was fascinated by words and letters at a very young age of one year and four months. She pointed at words and insisted that we read them, which she remembered at one glance. This was amazing and yet very confusing for us to relate to her unusual intelligence. We triedContinue reading “Chapter 2”

“She will never be normal like you and me” The words echoed again and again for days and months….till the reality settled in my mind. But did I for once think that I will stop trying….trying to teach her to learn just like the others did? Will I stop providing her with the opportunities andContinue reading “Chapter 1”