The Truth About Raising Special Needs Children | Ep 14

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life.In this episode, we have with us Dr. Harish Shetty, one of the best Psychiatrists in Mumbai with an experience of over 3 decades in the field of Mental Health. He is a trainer, researcher & an avid blogger. He is known for his work with de-addiction, suicide prevention, and for his petition to abolish segregation for students based on marks in schools. He has also founded “Maitri” an organization that works with families affected by mental illness and has been instrumental in training a large number of medical personnel in the field of mental health.Listen to him in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where he shares his thoughts on:1. How children with disabilities should be able to go to better and bigger schools which are near to their homes just like other children2. The need for multidisciplinary setup at government and private hospitals to handle Special Needs Children  3. The importance of counselling for Special Needs FamiliesFor some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-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:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aSOrWrite to us on - [email protected] Pursuit of Your Happiness,Team MFA