Author: Jhilmil Rathore (Student Volunteer) | 8th November 2025 “What if labelling a child as ‘difficult’ is the easiest thing to do—but also the most damaging?” We often throw around the term “difficult child” like it’s nothing—a shrug of frustration, a label to make life easier. But what does it really mean? And more importantly, […]
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Author: Rajni Nagar (Consultant, Special Education) | 1st November 2025 Each time, I have told people that I am a special Educator, their reaction has consistently been ” Oh ! Yours is a very noble profession!! ” . This got me thinking ….. Is Special Education a Noble Deed or Just a Passion? When one
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By: SparshMind Innovations | 25th October 2025 Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally, claiming approximately 7 million lives annually, and the third leading cause of death and disability combined, accounting for over 160 million disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) lost worldwide [1]. Between 1990 and 2021, incident strokes increased by 70%, deaths by 44%,
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Author: Mihika (Child Guidance Counsellor) | 17th October 2025 As therapists, we spend much of our time supporting others regulate their thoughts, navigating emotions and managing the pain. But we often forget that healing is not unidirectional, it flows both ways. Just as we recommend catharsis, expression, and self-care for our clients, we need to
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Author: Dr Jyotsna Wadhwa (Consultant Psychologist) | 11th October 2025 Dementia is a neurological condition characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive functioning, affecting memory, social abilities, and thinking skills. It typically arises from underlying neurological conditions and is most commonly observed in older adults, though in some cases, younger individuals may also be affected.
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Author: Dr. Monika (HOD, Occupational Therapy) Author: Rajni Nagar (Senior Consultant, Special Educator) Author: Mihika Mittal (Child Guidance Counsellor) Author: Dr Akshay Kr Joshi (formerly Senior OT with NRF) Published on: 4th October 2025 October brings forth a number of awareness days such as for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Cerebral Palsy (CP) that
Author: Dr. Monika (HOD, Occupational Therapy) with inputs from Poornima Ranganath | 27th September 2025 The title of this blog would have most likely intrigued you. What am I trying to convey… a friend who is patient by nature OR is a friend also a patient OR a patient who became a friend? Well, all three are possibilities and true
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Author: Dr. Monika (HOD, Occupational Therapy) | 20th September 2025 Author: Dr Akshay Kr Joshi (formerly Senior OT with NRF) Sometime in 2008, a movie was made-U Me and Hum. Recently, OTT platform aired a soulful movie called Three of Us. And then there is Saiyaara, a movie that has broken all records and is
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Author: Mihika (Child Guidance Counsellor) | 13th September 2025 Entrusted with mentoring Brundavani during her internship, I couldn’t help but reflect on my own path, from being an intern at NRF myself, to stepping into professional responsibilities, and eventually guiding new learners. Being a student of a professional course, Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and
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Author: Y.S. Brundavani (Master’s Psychology Student, Amity University, Noida) | 6th September 2025 The Journey Begins Internships are often seen as bridges between academic study and real-world practice, spaces where theoretical knowledge meets practical application. For me, however, my time at The Neuroaid and Research Foundation (NRF) went far beyond that. It was a truly
