The Expert Speaks Series- Episode 38 (Part 2)- Chitra Iyer in conversation with Ms. Preeti Siwach - a podcast by MFA

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 Expert Series podcast, Chitra Iyer is in conversation with Ms. Preeti Siwach, Head of Adult Services at Action for Autism (New Delhi). She works as a special educator and resource person with SSA and NCERT.

In the second part of this podcast, she talks about:

1. When should one begin preparing autistic adults for independent or assisted living (how should they prepare for independent or assisted living)? And the importance of planning their finances

2. Facilities at Ananda, an assisted living for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities in Gurgaon.

3. Changes that she would like to see in the areas of disability

For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 24 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.

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