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The Expert Speaks Series- Part 33- Chitra Iyer in conversation with Ms. Rakshita Shekhar

May 18, 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. Rakshita Shekhar, the first openly autistic person in South Asia to be nominated as a Board Member of an Autism charity - Action for Autism. She ardently advocates for autistic children and adults through her poetry, essays, talks, and training programs.

Listen to her as she shares about:

1. Her life journey including self-diagnosing herself as Autistic

2. Her passion and interest in Pedagogy for Autism and inclusion

3. What our approach should be to develop good mental health in disabled children

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 17-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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In Pursuit of Your Happiness,

Team MFA

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