Author: Andre Velho | Sep 22, 2016 A major achievement in my professional career this year was the completion of the Autism Intervention Training Program conducted byUmmeed Child Development Center, Mumbai. Through this course, I met and have been in touch with the ever-dedicated and talented Ummeed Autism Team. Recently,
Author: Gouri Salvi | Apr 20, 2017 When I first met 7 year old Kriti, she would only speak to me in whispers and would hardly look at me when we spoke. She build this giant cocoon around her and everyone seemed to be a gigantic threat to her fragile sense
Author: Anjali Nunes | Apr 06, 2017 3 year old little Arjun came in for his speech therapy session as usual… or so I thought.The usually calm little boy that Arjun is, entered the session quite the opposite that day. I also had the company of an intern sitting with me
Author: Andre Velho | Mar 21, 2017 Every year between 23,000 and 29,000 children are born in India with Down syndrome, which is the highest in the world. With recent advancements in clinical treatment as many as 80% of people with Down syndrome reach age 60, and many live even
Author: Andre Velho | Mar 15, 2017 Where Gaurav StartedWhen Gaurav first started Autism Intervention Services at Sethu in the start of 2016, he had just been diagnosed with autism. He was only 3 and hadn’t yet received any intervention or therapy as yet. His parents were desperate to help him get better. He