Autism

We often assume what’s “normal” for children — but those ideas can exclude many. Through stories of parents, experts, and lived experiences, this piece explores how rethinking neurodivergence begins with listening, empathy, and letting kids lead.

Inspired by their sons' friendship this mom duo created ‘Buddy Up Network’, a friendship app for people with disabilities.

A mother’s love, activism, and courage are paving the way for autism awareness and acceptance in India.

Journalist Mugdha Kalra shares her journey of raising her autistic son, Madhav — marked by patience, acceptance, and celebrating everyday victories. From adapting parenting methods to founding a movement on neurodiversity awareness, she’s helping other parents reframe what truly matters.

Friendship knows no boundaries, as proven by neurodivergent teens Vir and Mihaan, whose contrasting personalities forge a beautiful bond. Inspired by their connection, their mothers created ‘Buddy Up Network’, a friendship app for people with disabilities, offering a safe space to build meaningful relationships.

Compiled by Padma Jyothi and Chitra Paul, 'Talking Fingers' is a book written by 32 individuals with nonspeaking autism. The authors use this book to share their dreams and hopes, with just one request from the reader-- "don't underestimate our capabilities."

Three Mumbai friends launched Mann Centre for Individuals with Special Needs with an aim to provide age-appropriate jobs to hundreds of people with intellectual disabilities.

Sejal Shah, founder of Mumbai-based Mariposa Foundation, sits down to explain the valuable lessons she has learned over the two decades of raising her daughter, who lives with multiple disabilities.

Three Mumbai friends launched Mann Centre for Individuals with Special Needs with an aim to provide age-appropriate jobs to hundreds of people with intellectual disabilities.

Mahadevan Muthalampet, a philanthropist and former professor, has transformed thousands of lives through ‘charity cafes’, where he trains single mothers, people with disabilities, inmates, burn victims, and the poor in earning a better livelihood.