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Court says people with Down Syndrome entitled to protections, quashes order denying father guardianship
June 05, 2026 11:09 am
The Kerala High Court quashed district collector's order rejecting a father's guardianship application, holding that Down Syndrome falls within the ambit of intellectual disability recognised under the law.
Calcutta High Court steps in for working mother: Why child’s autism overrules strict state school transfer rules
May 22, 2026 3:17 pm
Suspension of transfer portal cannot prevent the mother's application from being considered by the authorities, the Calcutta High Court said.
Can a stool transplant treat autism? Why parents are flying to Hyderabad to fix the 'gut-brain axis'
April 24, 2026 3:17 pm
From parent experiences to emerging science, the gut-brain link is under fresh scrutiny.
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?
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