Author: Andre Velho | Jun 09, 2016 Being a professional working in the field of autism, I often meet children who avoid eye contact. This is one of the most obvious features of the condition that is displayed by individuals with autism right from infancy. Looking and listening at the
Author: Kimberly Dias | Jul 08, 2016 Often before meeting with children, a short meeting with the parent/s provides an opportunity to obtain a brief history of the child and arrive at a better understanding of their expectations. When parents talk about their worries for their children, I often hear
Author: Silvia Mascarenhas | Sep 10, 2016 A few days ago, I met 7-year-old Mona, a girl who was brought to Sethu with to some behavioral concerns. Her parents were worried that although she does very well in her academics, she is very naughty at home and they find it
Author: Abhijeet Gujar | Sep 06, 2016 Saying ‘GOODBYE’ to Team Sethu has been an emotionally traumatic experience for me – the major reason being that I am going to miss all the dedicated people with whom I got an opportunity to work. I learnt immensely and I thank each
Author: Patricia Lopes | Aug 05, 2016 Das was brought to Sethu when he was 2 years old. His parents were worried that he wasn’t speaking. He did not respond when they called out his name and although he liked playing with cars, he would throw them on the floor