Why Knowing What Autism Looks Like in Children Is More Necessary Than Ever
In India, autism is still widely misunderstood and, outside of the large cities, often undiagnosed. This article is the first in a bimonthly series that will address early child development.
Health is more important than wealth, child development study finds
Report in the Lancet shows that children across the globe will hit the same milestones, as long as basic needs are met Indian children cool off on a hot day in Delhi. Photograph: Money Sharma/EPA [...]
Burstability
Burstability just sounds exciting. Does it mean something packed so tight it could pop at any moment (like a balloon)? Or is burstability being so filled with ideas and magic that one cannot be [...]
Friends: That’s Why We Are Here
We had a neighbourhood meeting in my garden today. The average age of the participants was ten. The kids were serious and thoughtful. I had asked them to come because we had a situation. I [...]
#ReadingOutLoud
A pediatrician named Alastair McAlpine recently tweeted about a little project he’d undertaken. He asked a bunch of his terminally ill patients what had made their lives thus far [...]
Courier-Wallahs and Early Education
My package was due for arrival yesterday and the courier guy called me six times for directions. That’s pretty standard here in Dehradun. Their first call is to ask for the address. [...]
Barack Obama Does Disability in Dehradun
Barack Obama has never been to Dehradun. But he’s changed things for the better here. That’s how charisma, commitment and a sense of history work. Let me explain. When Barack Obama [...]
This Is Going To Be Fun
I love this fun, sweet video. Will Lawrence is a little boy with Down Syndrome. His Dad (Alan) came up with the hilarious and brilliant idea to take pictures of Will which make him seem to be [...]