Autism, Epilepsy & Art: How Rishikesh Built His Own Success Story (Marathi Edition) | Ep 62

In this episode, our CEO, Ms. Chitra Iyer is in talks with Swati Vispute and her son Hrishikesh. ऋषिकेश हा 26 वर्षांचा ऑटिस्टिक अमूर्त चित्रकार आहे ज्याने मुंबईत एसएससी आणि फाईन आर्टस् मध्ये डिप्लोमा पूर्ण केला आहे. त्याच्या उत्कृष्ट Drawing skills साठी राज्य आणि राष्ट्रीय दोन्ही स्तरावर गोल्ड मेडल देऊन सन्मानित करण्यात आले आहे. या एपिसोडमध्ये, आम्ही ऋषिकेश शी त्याचा प्रवासाबद्दल, त्याच्या पालकांचा प्रवासाबद्दल आणि त्यांना आलेल्या challenges बद्दल बोलत आहोत.For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 25 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 18-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc.We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar.Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know.To get in touch with us: Contact us on - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]