Shashikala M S

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Desperate parents, unproven treatments, and the high cost of false hope

The incidence of autism has seen a steady increase, currently estimated at one in 67 people (according to a Nimhans study) in India; roughly 1.5% of children born fall somewhere on the autism spectrum.

16 October 2024, 22:28 IST

Desperate parents, unproven treatments, and the high cost of false hope

16 October 2024, 22:28 IST

Count them in

The exclusion of both disabled individuals and qualified women from mainstream society underscores the pressing need for inclusive practices across various domains—education, employment, healthcare, and social welfare.

29 May 2024, 23:18 IST

Count them in

29 May 2024, 23:18 IST

Bound by democratic duty

A fractured back didn't deter her from going to her polling booth to vote.

28 April 2024, 22:16 IST

Bound by democratic duty

28 April 2024, 22:16 IST

A summer of contrasts

It is in our houses that the mother of democracy shines and thrives

16 April 2024, 00:16 IST

A summer of contrasts

16 April 2024, 00:16 IST

Different strokes for different folks

Having spent over a decade working closely with autistic individuals, I’ve come to realise that the journey towards integration into mainstream society isn’t always necessary or beneficial. Instead, embracing individuality and creating spaces tailored to each person’s needs and strengths is necessary.

02 April 2024, 22:40 IST

Different strokes for different folks

02 April 2024, 22:40 IST

The urban drama

South End Circle fascinated me, not just for its bamboo basket weavers and mat makers dotting the footpath but also for the enchanting “Lady Cauvery” fountain. Amidst the hustle of six intersecting roads, it felt like a serene oasis.

09 December 2023, 00:07 IST

The urban drama

09 December 2023, 00:07 IST

One-pot delights

It wasn’t just the Maharaja they came to see; it was the gastronomic delight that awaited them in my grandmother’s kitchen.

01 November 2023, 22:07 IST

One-pot delights

01 November 2023, 22:07 IST

Orphaned years of child development

The first six years of a child’s life are considered the foundation for future development and success. Unfortunately, this critical period is somewhat orphaned within the Indian administrative framework.

26 October 2023, 19:43 IST

Orphaned years of child development

26 October 2023, 19:43 IST

A mellowing of prejudices

This book is not an attempt to make heroes — what it does is document the extraordinary efforts of some to achieve the joys of the ordinariness of life.

28 January 2023, 20:10 IST

A mellowing of prejudices

28 January 2023, 20:10 IST

Minds behind the words

Through this book, two mothers look for answers to questions they themselves had while raising their autistic children.

11 December 2022, 01:11 IST

Minds behind the words

11 December 2022, 01:11 IST