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 80, 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.

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Together, they share how Mann is creating real impact through skill-building, inclusive employment, and emotional wellness for young adults with disabilities.

In episode 78 of The Special Needs Children Podcast, our CEO, Chitra Iyer is in talks with Ms. Gulshan Kavarana, a founding member of SFS (Special Families Support group), a support group for families with children with special needs, also the founding member of Ahura Support and Residential home in Mumbai and the Art Mentor at Mawaheb, an art studio for adults with special needs.

Get inspired by Gulshan’s journey of compassion and impact. Tune in to this powerful podcast and discover how small actions can create a change. Listen now!

In the latest episode of The Special Needs Children Podcast,our CEO, Chitra Iyer is in talks with Dr. Gayatri Narasimhan, Founder & Director at Prakramika Vocational Institute.

Dr. Gayatri’s journey from software engineering to specialeducation is a testament to the power of purpose. With a Doctorate in Special Education and expertise in psychology, yoga therapy, and behavior management, she has transformed the lives of 500+ neurodivergent individuals.

She is a Top 50 Global Teacher Prize finalist, and a UN-recognized advocate for inclusive education. She is shaping a future where every individual, regardless of ability, has access to skill-based learning and employment opportunities. Tune in to listen to her journey.

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Tune into the podcast to watch her inspiring journey, the challenges she has overcome, and the transformative work being done at the Urmi Foundation to create an inclusive future for children with developmental disabilities.

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Tune into the podcast as Shilpi shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she has overcome, and her vision for the future of digital accessibility.

In this episode our CEO, Chitra Iyer is joined by Ritu Vig, an educator and interior designer who took a sabbatical after her son Kritin was diagnosed with an intellectual disability. Driven by the need for true inclusion, she founded Special Hangout and what started as a small gathering of children playing together organically evolved into a thriving, supportive community for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

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