special needs

From battling societal stigma to becoming a celebrated photographer, Jijo Das’ journey showcases the power of persistence, creativity, and the supportive foundation of family. His work speaks volumes about his determination to rewrite the narrative around Down syndrome.

Detected with the Autism Spectrum Disorder in his childhood, Prem Sankar from Chennai as developed five websites, and hopes to make a career out of it.

Kavitha has made it her life’s mission to spread awareness on Down Syndrome. It really is just an extra chromosome, after all.

“For a parent, a special needs child just getting past class 10 is a big achievement, not because the child is incapable of getting ahead, but because of the inability of the parent to think beyond class 10,” he says.

Rachana Prasad runs Chiranthana, a theatre group for children and shares her journey of raising a 'special' child.

Children with special needs are as special, and deserving as all children, and raising them is not any different than raising a biological child.

Teaching your child about autism and other special needs is not difficult. Here are five lessons you can share with your child today.

Launched by Mata Bhagwanti Chadha Niketan, the Vaakya app uses a mix of images and phrases to help the user communicate more effectively.

The Hope Kolkata Foundation was founded in 1999 with the sole purpose of bettering the lives of the 2.5 lakh children who have to fend for themselves on the streets of Kolkata.

A new program in Chennai is enabling differently-abled children and children with special needs to experience the joys of music, dance and other art forms in a comfortable and non-invasive environment. With performances from stellar artists, this organization aims at including these children in the cultural space that is largely denied to them due to their peculiarities, and allowing them to immerse themselves in the therapeutic effects of creative arts.