Just got information about this Ramadan campaign which supports the Manzil Centre for Challenged Individuals in Sharjah (disclosure: my brother attends that school so I have a vested interest in this campaign succeeding!) - do share! So many social media enthusiasts out there sharing photos about things they love... I'm sure people can find time … Continue reading Zurich’s #TrulyLove social media campaign to raise funds for Manzil Centre for Challenged Individuals
Tag: awareness
Documentary about children with autism in the UAE in progress
A press release landed in my inbox about a documentary about children with autism in the UAE. I already watched "The Brain That Sings" by Amal Al-Agroobi at the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) so another movie on the same topic was great news. Yes, there's a lot of awareness nowadays in terms of campaigns, … Continue reading Documentary about children with autism in the UAE in progress
Autism awareness month supported by Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
Note: I don't normally post press releases on my blog, but I felt this one warranted a post 🙂 There's a few activities for members of the public to get involved with, so if you're in Abu Dhabi around that time, why not? As part of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts’ international Global Month of Service, … Continue reading Autism awareness month supported by Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
Apologies in many forms
It's been a while. Hello there. A lot is my fault - I have been so caught up in work, I have not been able to pay full attention to this blog, or any of my blogs. But anyway, apologies are in order. A lot has been happening with Karan. He's got his summer vacations … Continue reading Apologies in many forms
Autism and restaurants – my first experience with discrimination
I can't remember how old I was. I think I was 13 or 14. So it wasn't very long after Karan received his autism diagnosis. The semblance of "normal life" was slowly slipping away from our family. We'd stopped doing random things we used to do together. Gone were trips to the cinema, gone were … Continue reading Autism and restaurants – my first experience with discrimination
A mother’s thoughts on Autism Awareness Day
Guest post by Adita Divecha, Karan's mother I have not been able to put down my thoughts for a long time now. Don't know why. Something always came up, or my thoughts were always muddled, or I was just being plain lazy. My daughter Devina is always encouraging me to write more and I keep … Continue reading A mother’s thoughts on Autism Awareness Day
Please stop saying the word retard
I posted about this last year too. I'm ashamed to say I'd nearly given up since then. I know people, on more than just an acquaintance level, who say "retard" all the time. I tried with a few, but they just don't change. They promise they won't say it, but then they do. I feel … Continue reading Please stop saying the word retard
S#!T Ignorant People Say To Autistics
I came across this link on Twitter, have a look. Some things said in this video: "I've seen Rain Man." "You're autistic? I'm so sorry." "Oh I've read Temple Grandin's book. Do you like cows?" "What are you...retarded?" "I like autistic people as much as I like real people." What does everyone else think?
Marriage, autism and doubts
As I sat in the plush chair in a salon in Bombay a few days ago, I nearly started crying. No, the heat of the blow dryer wasn't too much, neither did the searing hot iron burn my scalp. I was getting my hair done to attend a wedding function that night...and an idle mind … Continue reading Marriage, autism and doubts
Autism theories from the Dark Ages in 2012
Warning: Long post ahead. Settle down with a cuppa if interested in autism and/or special needs. Hark, I hear the Medieval Ages calling...okay, just the 1950s, and Dr Tony Humphreys is ushering it in. First, read the following article which was printed in the Irish Examiner, which I stumbled across only yesterday: by Tony … Continue reading Autism theories from the Dark Ages in 2012
Devina Divecha's Journals 