Episode 183 — You’re The GAME-CHANGER for Your Child
Guest: Manisha Lad • Date: December 21, 2023
Episode Overview
This week’s episode is all about the key role that YOU play in supporting your child. Our guest is Manisha Lad, a fellow parent who established the Akhil Autism Foundation (a nonprofit organization dedicated to global autism education, treatment, and research) and The Sensory Pathway Center in New Jersey, a state-of-the-art facility focused on helping families with neurodiverse children grow and develop their skills.
About Manisha Lad
Manisha Lad is the Founder & Executive Director ofAkhil Autism Foundation. In 2002, Manisha’s only son, Akhil, was diagnosed with Autism at only eighteen months. While this news was hard to digest at first, Manisha and her husband completely devoted themselves to providing Akhil with the most suitable treatments available in the United States. This lead Manisha to establish theAkhil Autism Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to global autism education, treatment, and research, along with The Sensory Pathway Center in New Jersey (USA), an amazing state-of-the-art facility focused on helping families with neurodiverse children grow and develop their skills. She has collaborated with influential figures such as Dr. Temple Grandin and Deepak Chopra. Manisha’s son Akhil, who is now in college, amplifies her dedication to creating lasting change in the lives of those with neurodiverse conditions.
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You’ll Discover
What It’s Really All About (11:12)
The Key Shift To Make (14:41)
Autism Is Just A Label (16:08)
How Spouses Can Get On The Same Page (20:29)
The Mind-Body Connection (25:02)
How To Check In On Yourself Everyday (36:03)
Referenced In This Episode
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