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The Expert Speaks Series- Part 24- Chitra Iyer in conversation with Mr. Gopinath Ramakrishnan

Aug 30, 2022 • 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 talking to Mr. Gopinath Ramakrishnan, Co-Founder and Managing Trustee of SCAN. Special Child Assistance Network (SCAN) is a support group for families of special needs children, based in Chennai, India.

Listen to him in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where he shares his thoughts on:

1. How along with his wife Mini they could help their son with his challenges

2. How meeting socially with parents and children during Yoga classes, prompted them to set up SCAN in Chennai

3. How far have they reached with their residential project for Future planning for children with special needs and his message to parents with special needs 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 23 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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