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The Expert Speaks Series: Part 5 - Chitra Iyer in conversation with Dr. Anjali Joshi

Jul 02, 2021 • 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, we have with us Dr. Anjali Joshi, a Senior Occupational and Sensory Integration Therapist, working with Children with disabilities in India. She is a Fellow of Academic Council of Indian Occupational Therapy Association of India. Dr. Joshi has received the prestigious Spandan Award by the Ministry of Justice and Social Empowerment, for her work in the field of disability.

Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she shares her insights on:

  1. The importance of Occupational Therapy to a Child with disability
  2. Availability of the services of Occupational Therapists in India and what she feels should be made accessible for Children with Special Needs in the country.

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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