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The Expert Speaks Series: Part 15 - Chitra Iyer in a conversation with Ms. Aparna Das

Feb 16, 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 Ms. Aparna Das, a Special Needs Educator and the Founder of Arunima, an established vocational cum residential centre for adults with Autism and other challenges, that radiates warmth from the word go.

Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she speaks about:

  1. How she set up Arunima to help her sibling, Runi, a person with Autism 
  2. Her thoughts on why siblings need to participate in the future planning of their own
  3. Why is it important to plan finances early to secure the future of Children with Special Needs

For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-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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