"Too young to worry, Too old to smile"

  📢 Watch the video first to gain better perspective Someone recently asked me, “Where is your son on the spectrum?” I replied, “Do you want a simple answer (which doesn’t really exist) or a more complicated one (which is a tad more accurate)?” He shrugged and said, “It must be simple, right? On one end, it’s mild, and on the other, it’s severe.” Well, no. #Autism isn’t a straight line from mild to severe—it must always be measured on a multi-dimensional scale. Now, what does that mean? Let me explain. A multi-dimensional scale measures something using multiple factors, not just one. Think of it like rating a restaurant—not just on taste, but also on service, ambiance, cleanliness, and price. Instead of a single score, you get a more complete picture by looking at different aspects together. Autism works the same way—every child has a unique combination of strengths and challenges that can't be captured with a single label. Check out the video below, and if any of t...

As parents of autistic children, we endure the deepest emotional and mental struggles—ones that eventually take a physical toll. The stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—are not just phases; they cycle through us repeatedly, sometimes one at a time, sometimes all at once, using us as a punching bag. And yet, the world moves on. Friends drift away, saying, “Let’s give them space to figure things out,” or assuming, “They’re just too busy.” At work, exhaustion is mistaken for a lack of commitment. At home, life with your partner becomes a series of routines—predictable, necessary, but often mechanical—built around stability and survival. In all this, you are alone. Someone once told me that as you climb the corporate ladder, things get lonelier at the top. Well, try being a parent to a special needs child. You will understand the meaning of alone long before it becomes corporate jargon. Your world shifts. Special schools, psychologists, psychiatris...

Neuroinclusion is essential because it recognizes that every mind, regardless of its wiring, has value. It’s not just about fairness or kindness—it’s about progress, innovation, and the fundamental right of every human to participate fully in society. When we design workplaces, schools, and communities that exclude neurodivergent individuals, we are not just limiting them—we are limiting all of us. Why isn’t Neuroinclusion the default? Because society is built for efficiency, not diversity. Our systems—education, employment, social structures—were designed around a narrow definition of "normal." This isn’t necessarily malicious, but it is deeply ingrained. We prioritize conformity over individuality because it's easier. And what’s “easier” often becomes the status quo. But easier doesn’t mean better. In fact, it often means losing out on the full spectrum of human potential. How can we progress without including every kind of mind? We can’t—not in any meaningful way. ...