Previously on The Special Needs Children Podcast, our CEO, Chitra Iyer spoke about Vocational planning and why it is vital for children with special needs. In the latest episode, Chitra revisits inspiring changemakers who are transforming those plans into reality by nurturing skills, creating pathways, and unlocking opportunities for independent, fulfilling lives.

Tune in to get a perspective that could open new possibilities for individuals with special needs.

What after school? - It’s a question almost every parent of a child with disability wonders.

When school ends, the structure fades, the daily routine changes, and the future can feel unclear, especially if the child hasn’t built real-life skills yet.

In countries like the US, UK, Australia and others this stage is planned for way in advance. Career counselling, internships, and skill-building are part of the process.

In India, everything rests on the parents. We don’t have a system in place, no checklist, no roadmap and no guide. But guess what? You can still navigate your way through this.

In today’s episode of The Special Needs Children Podcast, Chitra Iyer, CEO of MFA Capital, parent to a special needs adult, and Trustee for the Forum for Autism shares practical steps and emotional insights on Vocational Planning for Children with Disabilities.

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ऑटिस्टिक बच्चों के परिवारों के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण क्षण 💙

सालों की मेहनत, जागरूकता और उम्मीदों के बाद अब मेडिक्लेम पॉलिसीज़ में ऑटिस्टिक बच्चों के लिए भी coverage शामिल किया गया है।

The Special Needs Children Podcast के 76th एपिसोड में, हमारी CEO चित्रा अय्यर, Happyness Factory के Head of Product Development, मिलिन शाह के साथ इस महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव पर रोशनी डाल रही हैं।

इस बदलाव का असल मतलब क्या है और आप इसका फ़ायदा कैसे उठा सकते हैं — जानने के लिए ज़रूर सुनिए।

Autism से जुड़े बच्चों के परिवारों के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण क्षण 💙

सालों की advocacy, लगातार प्रयास और उम्मीदों के बाद — अब Mediclaim policies में Autism से प्रभावित बच्चों के लिए coverage शामिल किया गया है।

The Special Needs Children Podcast के 76th एपिसोड में, हमारी CEO चित्रा अय्यर अपने करीबी मित्र और Happyness Factory के Head of Product Development, मिलिन शाह के साथ इस महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव पर रोशनी डाल रही हैं।

इस बदलाव का असल मतलब क्या है और आप इसका फ़ायदा कैसे उठा सकते हैं — जानने के लिए ज़रूर सुनिए।

In this episode, our CEO, Chitra Iyer, has a heartfelt conversation with Sonali Saini, the Founder & Executive Director of Sol’s ARC—an inspiring changemaker who has dedicated over two decades to building inclusive education and livelihood opportunities for individuals with disabilities across India.

Driven by her powerful and compassionate vision—Every Child Learns, Every Adult Earns—Sonali has been working closely with government bodies and nonprofit organizations to ensure that people with disabilities are not left behind, but instead empowered through meaningful learning and earning pathways.

Her journey is one of courage, commitment, and quiet revolutions that are changing lives every single day.

In this episode, our host and CEO of MFA Capital, Chitra Iyer— mother to a special needs adult, Financial Coach, and fierce advocate for long-term care — unpacks the quiet yet powerful companion to Mediclaim: the Health Corpus.

She explains what it truly stands for, how it supports everyday healthcare needs, and why it’s an essential layer of protection alongside Mediclaim.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that Mediclaim alone isn’t enough — true security comes from a well-built health corpus that brings flexibility, dignity, and emotional ease to your financial journey.

We promised to share details of health insurance plans now available for individuals with Autism. This podcast will answer your questions on kinds of policies available, from which insurance companies, how to apply, what mistakes parents should avoid making and much more.

Children with autism can now be covered under Mediclaim policies — a long-overdue breakthrough built on years of advocacy, persistence, and hope.In episode 74 of The Special Needs Children Podcast, our CEO, Ms. Chitra Iyer is joined by:✨ Mr. Vinesh Subramaniam, President, Probitas Insurance Brokers as they break down what these policies mean for you, what to look out for, and how to truly protect your family — especially in times of rising medical costs.

Also listen to Mr. Chintan Kinariwala, Sr. Vice President, Tata AIG General Insurance talk about policies available and process to go about the same.

In this episode, our CEO, Chitra Iyer, is in conversation with Debashis Paul—a renowned marketing strategist behind campaigns for Coca-Cola and Microsoft, and more personally, an autism parent and author of I Have Autism and I Like to Play Bad Tennis, a book that has sparked global conversations on parenting and inclusion.

In this podcast, Debashis shares the story behind his book and reflects on parenting a child with autism. He speaks about the shift from fixing to accepting, the joy in everyday moments, and offers heartfelt advice to fellow parents.

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This week on The Special Needs Children Podcast, our CEO, Chitra Iyer, talks about the importance of Health Insurance coverage for children with Autism.

She talks about:

✅ What does health insurance really cover?

✅ Why a health corpus is equally important?

✅ How does it impact the families of those with special needs?

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In episode 72, our CEO Chitra Iyer is in conversation with Benifer Satarawala, a Special Needs mom, Secretary of Forum for Autism (FFA) and Principal of Priyanj Special School, Mumbai.

With over a decade of experience in remedial education, play therapy, and communication skill development, Benifer is a passionate advocate for children with autism. Today, she shares how her journey fuels her mission at Priyanj, Savali and FFA, driving empathy, resilience, and inclusion for children with autism and their families.