Transporting and implementing a caregiver-mediated intervention for toddlers with autism in Goa, India: Evidence from the Social ABCs

The study stands out for its emphasis on a resource-efficient programme tailored to be solely facilitated by caregivers of autistic  toddlers. It showcases the potential to identify and commence parent-mediated interventions that empower parents and support developmental progress in autistic toddlers. The interventions also hold promise for timely intervention in …

Christmas, Sethu style

by Rebecca Manari Big holidays like Christmas can be a stressful time for families with young children who’re  sensitive to lights, loud party revellers and too many relatives fussing over them. So in true Sethu style, we decided to help the children through it all.  Our gentle, child-friendly Christmas party …

The Double Empathy Problem

Author: Andre Velho People have always known that other minds exist, that everyone’s minds work differently from one another and that it’s difficult to always accurately interpret other people’s motivations, intentions and the reasons why people act the way they do. These misunderstandings lead to disputes and conflict among groups …

Gestalt language processing (GLP)

Gestalt language processing (GLP) is a language acquisition model that enables learners to acquire language  in units or chunks called gestalts, instead of single words. These gestalts are then broken down into individual words. As a top-down way of learning that promotes flexible, spontaneous language through emotionally charged, richly intonated …

The role parents play in nurturing a child’s mental well-being

Parents often, unwillingly and unknowingly miss out on the signs of their child’s struggles with mental health and well-being. This happens especially with younger children, who may not have the accurate verbal means to share their thoughts or feelings. Their struggles might be brushed off as ‘a phase’ or ‘attention …