CategoriesStories of ChangeAryan is a 15-year-old boy from Shadipur, Delhi. He joined Ashish Foundation in 2024, marking his first experience of formal learning and structured support. His journey reflects how timely guidance, family support, and the right environment can bring meaningful change. Ashish Foundation first came in contact with Aryan during a community outreach visit in Shadipur. […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeWhen a child’s needs do not fit into conventional systems, families are often left to navigate uncertainty alone. Vatsal’s journey began in such a space—shaped by his mother’s determination to understand, support, and believe in her son. Over time, that belief was strengthened and sustained through structured, role-focused support at Ashish Foundation, where care evolved […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeWhen Krishna Priya walks into the centre today, there is a quiet confidence in the way she carries herself. She listens carefully, responds with words, and takes pride in completing her tasks independently—small actions that reflect a remarkable inner transformation. This was not always her reality. Growing up, Krishna Priya faced significant challenges with communication […]
CategoriesAwareness Parent SupportBased on training inputs by Mrs. Viveka Chattopadhyay Summary: At Ashish Foundation, learning is designed as an experience—rooted in exploration, participation, and real life—rather than a set of instructions. Through the Discovery Method, or learning by doing, children with autism and developmental disabilities engage with concepts through hands-on, multi-sensory, and visually structured learning, moving beyond […]
CategoriesAwarenessChildren with developmental disabilities in India continue to face an education system that often underestimates their abilities and aspirations. A UNESCO report (2019) highlights that nearly 75% of children with disabilities in India do not attend regular schools, and among those who do, many encounter low expectations, restricted roles, and limited participation in community life. […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeManav joined Ashish Foundation at the age of five as a quiet and reserved child. He found new places challenging, had difficulty expressing himself, and preferred predictable routines. In unfamiliar situations, he often stayed close to his father for reassurance. At Ashish, structured classrooms, calm communication, and consistent routines supported his learning. Manav responded well […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeIn Shadipur, a dense neighborhood tucked behind Delhi’s roaring traffic, Sandeep spent most of his childhood indoors. Born in 2004 in Punjab, Sandeep faced health challenges from the start—jaundice, seizures, delayed development. His parents, both daily wage workers, had little time or money to seek specialized care. “People used to say he’s cursed,” his father […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeWhen Esha walks into a room, the first thing you notice is her style—carefully chosen earrings, a matching purse, and an easy grace that wasn’t always there. Born with intellectual disability and microcephalus, Esha’s childhood was filled with medical visits and uncertainty. Her mother remembers the sleepless nights—“We didn’t know if she would walk, talk, […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeIn a narrow lane of South-west Delhi, 16-year-old Harshit sits by the window, watching traffic crawl by. He hums softly—an old Bollywood tune—his fingers tapping in rhythm on the sill. For years, Harshit’s world felt much smaller than this view. His parents remember the struggle vividly. “He would forget everything he learned,” his father says, […]
CategoriesParent SupportAs special educators, we are taught not to make assumptions. But the first thing I tell teachers is that there are two things they must always believe: first, that parents are always trying to do the best for their children, and second, that we must presume competence — in the children and in their parents. That being […]
