Specialsaathi-Autism awareness and help

02/04/2026

AUTISM, CAREGIVING AND GUILT

Triveni Goswami Vernal(Registered Special Educator CRR: A64010) April is designated as World Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is celebrated as World Autism Awareness Day, every year. There are several events organized around the world to celebrate the unique abilities of individuals with Autism, as well as to create awareness about the Autism Spectrum. But while doing so, we must keep in mind, that Autism is after all a spectrum and not all families experience Autism, in the same way, as everyone else....

Triveni Goswami Vernal(Registered Special Educator CRR: A64010) April is designated as World Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is celebrated as World Autism Awareness Day, every year. There are …

02/04/2026

AUTISM, CAREGIVING AND GUILT

Triveni Goswami Vernal(Registered Special Educator CRR: A64010) April is designated as World Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is celebrated as World Autism Awareness Day, every year. There are several events organized around the world to celebrate the unique abilities of individuals with Autism, as well as to create awareness about the Autism Spectrum. But while doing so, we must keep in mind, that Autism is after all a spectrum and not all families experience Autism, in the same way, as everyone else....

12/03/2026

STRENGTH TRAINING AND CAREGIVING

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (CRR: A64010) The act of caregiving can take a toll physically, emotionally and mentally. It is a full-time job, very often, with no respite. And it is seen, that mothers usually bear the brunt of the caregiving because most often than not, they choose to give up their careers at their peak, and work with the child at home....

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (CRR: A64010) The act of caregiving can take a toll physically, emotionally and mentally. It is a full-time job, very often, with no respite. And i…

26/02/2026

GESTALT LANGUAGE PROCESSING AND AACs: PART 2

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (CRR A64010) The previous blog provided an overview of what Gestalt Language Processing is, the various stages and the sources that can be referred to, to understand the origin and context of the phrases used. This blog, will look at how AACs can be used for Gestalt Language Processors. All AACs basically target the use of Core and Fringe words....

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (CRR A64010) The previous blog provided an overview of what Gestalt Language Processing is, the various stages and the sources that can be referred…

19/02/2026

GESTALT LANGUAGE PROCESSING AND AACs: PART 1

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (CRR A64010) The previous blog looked at how both minimally speaking as well as non-speaking individuals on the Autism Spectrum may be Gestalt Language Processors. This blog will have two parts—Part 1 will provide a brief overview of Gestalt Language Processing and what it entails. Part 2 will shed light on how AACs can be used by Gestalt Language Processors to communicate....

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (CRR A64010) The previous blog looked at how both minimally speaking as well as non-speaking individuals on the Autism Spectrum may be Gestalt Lang…

12/02/2026

NON-SPEAKING VS MINIMALLY SPEAKING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND GESTALT LANGUAGE PROCESSING

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (CRR A64010) Individuals on the Autism Spectrum often have challenges with language as well as communication. Some individuals may be considered completely verbal but still struggle with communication. While some others may have minimal speech and there may still be others, who are considered non-speaking and have no speech. It is important to keep in mind that all these categories are not always permanent....

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (CRR A64010) Individuals on the Autism Spectrum often have challenges with language as well as communication. Some individuals may be considered co…

29/01/2026

NON-SPEAKING COMMUNICATION, “PEBBLING” AND MUCH MORE

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (A64010) In the natural world, Penguins (especially two species, Adelie and Gentoo) are known to present smooth pebbles used for nest building to their partner as part of their courtship display ( In humans too, one can see evidence of “pebbling” when they send gifts, or engage in actions that convey to the other, that they were in their thoughts....

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special Educator (A64010) In the natural world, Penguins (especially two species, Adelie and Gentoo)  are known to present smooth pebbles used for nest buildin…

22/01/2026

Embracing Your Vulnerability and Authenticity as a Caregiver

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special EducatorCRR: A64010 I was recently invited to share my story as a Human Book as part of the second cohort of a course on Bibliotherapy, wonderfully curated by Dr.Vibhuti Sharma and Sagarika Sukhija (batchmates and now friends from my Expressive Arts Therapy training in 2024). There was another speaker, Shveta Kapur, a Mindfulness and Wellbeing coach who shared her story....

Triveni Goswami VernalRegistered Special EducatorCRR: A64010 I was recently invited to share my story as a Human Book as part of the second cohort of a course on Bibliotherapy, wonderfully curated …

20/01/2026

Advanced Special Education for Senior Parents -A self-paced online course by Yuvaan Research Foundation, thoughtfully designed to support adolescents, pre-teens, teens, and adults with special needs.

✔ Executive Functioning Skills
✔ ADLs & Life Skills
✔ AACs for Communication, Play & Games
✔ Practical, evidence-based strategies for parents

Facilitated by:
Dr. Triveni Goswami Vernal
Registered Special Educator | Psychologist | Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner

🎥 Pre-recorded sessions- validity for 2 months.
📚 3 Ebooks & learning materials
⏳ Flexible, self-paced learning
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17/01/2026

Advanced Special Education for Senior Parents
A self-paced online course by Yuvaan Research Foundation, thoughtfully designed to support adolescents, pre-teens, teens, and adults with special needs.

✔ Executive Functioning Skills
✔ ADLs & Life Skills
✔ AACs for Communication, Play & Games
✔ Practical, evidence-based strategies for parents

Facilitated by:
Dr. Triveni Goswami Vernal
Registered Special Educator | Psychologist | Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner

🎥 Pre-recorded sessions- validity for 2 months.
📚 3 Ebooks & learning materials
⏳ Flexible, self-paced learning
● Ongoing Support by the educator.
● Certificate of Completion

Message 8860068398 to register
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12/01/2026

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The program is conducted by Ms. Kailash Rathore, RCI Registered Special Educator[CRR NO -B79618] & Therapist and a mother of a 17-year-old autistic child—bringing both professional expertise and lived experience.

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08/01/2026

The Sunflower Lanyard

The Sunflower Lanyard: Process of Application and its Benefits for individuals on the Autism Spectrum Triveni Goswami Vernal(Registered Special Educator CRR A64010) We have all heard of the Sunflower lanyard and how it helps create better accessibility for individuals with hidden disabilities, like Autism, during air travel. I recently travelled to Guwahati from Hyderabad and decided to apply for a sunflower lanyard for Kabir....

The Sunflower Lanyard: Process of Application and its Benefits for individuals on the Autism Spectrum Triveni Goswami Vernal(Registered Special Educator CRR A64010) We have all heard of the Sunflow…