In Conversation with Asha about Her Journey and Special Needs

In conversation with Asha about her journey and special needs.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Asha Sreedhar and my age is 34. I work as a Quality Associate at SAP Labs India Pvt. Ltd. through the Autism at Work Program.

 

What are your hobbies and interests?

My hobbies are:

• Reading novels and articles

• Watching Netflix Movies

• Listening to music

• Traveling

• Playing online computer games like Scrabble, Pictionary, Bingo, etc.

 

Behavioral Challenges in Autism

Many parents of children with autism are confused about which behaviors they need to address and which they don't, and become overwhelmed as a result. I am listing the most common behaviors observed in children with autism under two categories - behaviors that need to be addressed and behaviors that don’t need to be addressed.

Behaviors that put the child or others at risk need to be addressed. These include:

Medically challenging behaviors - food refusal, eating non-food items, splashing urine, smearing faeces, self-harming, walking on toes.

Physically challenging behaviors - hitting, biting, scratching, pinching, kicking, pulling hair, head-banging, throwing things.

In Conversation with Rashmi about Her Journey and Special Needs

In conversation with Rashmi about her journey and special needs.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Rashmi Patil. I am 24 years old. I have done my Diploma in Nrityayog Sutra through YCMOU. I am a national level Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer. I am also an art teacher and take workshops for children with special needs. I own an online handmade jewelry business called Rashmi’s Art since six years. My jewelry has travelled all over the world. I am also a make-up artist and am trying my luck in the field of modeling at present.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love to travel. If not in person, I travel virtually with the help of Google. I like to read books. I enjoy watching memes and reels on social media. I love to watch drama and web series. The best time I spend is chatting with my mom and playing with my dog.