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How to raise a boy: My son is neurodivergent. He has reframed how I live in this world

March 01, 2026 5:56 am

Neurodiversity often shows up as heightened observation. Look closer, and it yields a deep appreciation of the ordinary. My son has taught me to live with bravery, depth and determination

SC ruling on use of stem cells for autism sets a precedent for healthcare regulation

February 23, 2026 7:54 am

India is a hot spot for stem cell centres claiming cures for many diseases, and ‘medical tourism’ for this therapy is a thriving industry. This is strange because stem cells are one area where India has regulations.

How to Raise a Boy: How a neurodivergent son taught me about letting go of ‘normal’

February 10, 2026 4:11 pm

Adolescence brings heightened emotions, sensory sensitivities, and social misunderstandings that are often misread as behavioural problems. The expectation that boys must ‘toughen up’ or ‘fit in’ is particularly unforgiving when your child processes the world differently

Cricket turned 14-year-old with autism into a champ: Why team sports are great for therapy

December 06, 2025 1:24 pm

When paired with appropriate medical and therapeutic interventions, such sports can improve developmental trajectories

All they need is love & ‘nature’ – Day in life of autistic students

November 18, 2025 12:31 pm

Children's Day 2025: But just beyond this everyday hum, tucked quietly into the green folds of Delhi, lie two different kinds of institutions– Higashi Autism School (HAS) and India Autism Centre (IAC).

Dear Sridhar Vembu: Let's talk about support for families dealing with Autism, not vaccines

November 01, 2025 12:49 pm

I wish someone with as powerful a platform as Mr Vembu would choose to shed light on the issues impacting parents, rather than obsessing over causes and cures

Sridhar Vembu’s post linking vaccines with autism is irresponsible

November 03, 2025 11:42 am

In the West, vaccine hesitancy has led to a resurgence of measles, whooping cough. Anti-vaxxers should pause and reflect: Can we imagine our future generation without the Pulse Polio or measles-rubella vaccination campaign?

How this pioneering centre continues to be a haven for children diagnosed with autism for the past 25 years

October 07, 2025 8:31 pm

Founded in 2000 by the late Padmaja Godbole, PAC began with just a couple of children and a few teachers in a single room.

What is leucovorin, the drug Trump administration says can treat autism?

September 28, 2025 5:06 pm

A review of the evidence in 2021 analysed the results of 21 studies that used leucovorin for autism or cerebral folate deficiency.

It's OK to use paracetamol in pregnancy. Here's what the science says about the link with autism

September 27, 2025 2:30 pm

Though, there is no clear evidence that paracetamol has any harmful effects on an unborn baby, but as with any medicine taken during pregnancy, paracetamol should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.

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