22 Aug 2025 · 45 min
Autism in India EXPLAINED: Guide for Parents | Parenting Aaj Kal with Dr Vibha Ep 6
In episode 6 of Parenting Aaj Kal, developmental pediatrician and host Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy sits down with Nidhi Singhal, Clinical Psychologist and Director, Action For Autism and Ved Gangoly, a 22-year-old autistic advocate and social work student, to unpack the questions families ask most — starting with the toughest one: “Doctor, when will my autistic child become 'normal'?” Parents search for answers like: Is autism a disease? When will my child be “normal”? How do I tell my child about an autism diagnosis? What should I do during a public meltdown or sensory overload? How do I get…
