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The Expert Speaks Series- Part 35- Chitra Iyer in conversation with Ms. Merry Barua

Jun 16, 2023 • The Special Needs Children Podcast - with Chitra Iyer

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life.

In this episode, Chitra is in conversation with Ms. Merry Barua, a Special Needs Parent and the Founder & Director of Action for Autism, Open Door and Ananda. She is an activist, educator, trainer, and advocate for the rights of persons with Autism & of their families. Her untiring work had resulted in Autism being included in the Disability Act passed by the Indian Parliament.

Listen to her as she shares about:

1. Her views on the causes and acceptance of Autism

2. The Do’s and Don’ts for parents with special needs children

3. Different ways that can help our special needs child/ adult in communication

For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 24 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 18-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc.

We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar.

Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know.

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