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
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Karan’s first Tuesday Workshop @thejamjar
Guest post by Adita Divecha, Karan's mother ote: Sorry I didn't take any pictures; Devina already told me I should have! Devina had arranged for Karan to join the Tuesday Workshops organized by START at the Jam Jar in Al Quoz. They have 1/1.5 hour sessions every Tuesday where children with special needs get to … Continue reading Karan’s first Tuesday Workshop @thejamjar
The Birthday Post
Karan was the birthday boy two days ago when he turned 15. FIFTEEN! In the evening, I thought we should take him to the beach. Hilarity ensued when he decided he didn't want to walk through the sand and stayed put for the better half of the 45 minutes that we were there. Although I … Continue reading The Birthday Post
A very special Sports Day
Karan's school, Manzil, organizes a Sports Day for its students, which is usually held in Al Thiqah Club, Sharjah. Every time, Mom and I head over to cheer all the kids on. We're never told what Karan is doing - it's always a surprise every year. Now, Karan can be quite active, but only when … Continue reading A very special Sports Day
How we buy clothes for Mr. D
We don't know if Karan understands or appreciates the clothes Mom and I buy for him, but we certainly enjoy it. As you can see, we found a t-shirt that said "Mr. D" on it and I knew then we simply had to buy it: I've transferred my love for buying t-shirts with phrases on them … Continue reading How we buy clothes for Mr. D
In the front seat
Mom sent me this picture today. It's showing Karan sitting in the front passenger seat of Mom's car. If you look at the background of the photograph, there's a clothes-stand in the backseat, which meant Karan would've been extremely uncomfortable sitting at the back. He normally doesn't sit in the front because...well, he gets excited … Continue reading In the front seat
Karan’s big adventure – part 2
Guest post by Adita Divecha, Karan's mother Karan has an extra tooth which has come up on his palate next to a molar on the right side. An appointment had already been taken with the dentist, who happens to be my husband Rajiv's cousin, for the day after we arrived.We arrived at the clinic in … Continue reading Karan’s big adventure – part 2
Karan’s big adventure – Part 1
Guest post by Adita Divecha, Karan's mother Both Karan and I have not been out of Dubai for the past eight years. Sometimes because I did not want to go and sometimes because there was no one to travel with me as I felt it was a bit difficult travelling with Karan alone. Most of … Continue reading Karan’s big adventure – Part 1
Going to a “normal” school
Guest post by Adita Divecha, Karan's mother Karan loves going to his school. He attends Manzil centre for challenged individuals which is located in Sharjah. He has been going there since 2006 and is very well settled. The drive to the school from our house takes at least 45 minutes to an hour depending on … Continue reading Going to a “normal” school
I judge my friends by how they treat my little brother
via 4.bp.blogspot.com It's true. I do. When I make new friends anywhere, it's important for me to observe them when they meet Karan. Or if I mention he's autistic, I want to see what they say. I've had a few people say they're very sorry and I immediately think of ways to avoid them. I … Continue reading I judge my friends by how they treat my little brother
Devina Divecha's Journals 