You Mean Well, But It Still Hurts…
There’s something deeply lonely about parenting a child with developmental challenges; not only because of the realities you live with every day, but also because of how often those realities are misunderstood, diluted, or unintentionally dismissed by people who genuinely mean well… Most people are not trying to be hurtful. In fact, some of the…
Who Takes Care of the Caregiver?
This is a question I don’t ask out loud very often…Mostly because I don’t know who to ask…And partly because, over the years, I’ve learned to keep my expectations modest and be grateful whenever someone shows up… My days are carefully choreographed between work commitments, therapy schedules, follow-ups, planning, and many invisible tasks that keep…
Are you a “Hutch” Parent?
“It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings.” Ann Landers Do you remember that old Hutch ad with a cute pug dog? It said, “Wherever you go, our network follows”. This punchline explains the parenting style of…
7 tips to engage with kids on the spectrum
Hello Everyone, Wish you all a very happy new year. Beginning of every year, most of us spend some time introspecting and aim to become better. Though it is slightly late for a new year resolution, I believe it’s never too late to learn something new. Today, let’s learn a few tips to engage better…
About Me
Hi, I am Pragya. I am the author of a book called, When I Met The “Unexpected” – A Guide For All Parents. The book is based on my personal experiences of raising a child on the autism spectrum. Apart from this, I am an HR professional working full time with a well known company in the Internet segment.
From my book and blogs, I hope to guide parents who have a new diagnosis in their hands; also the aim is to create awareness about autism.
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