Growing up as a neurotypical young woman, I saw advancing in society as something well within my grasp, as the implicit rules that govern our social actions and the overall ethos that we engage with all made sense to me. However, at a young age, I was exposed to many friends and fellow classmates who were neurodivergent – people my age with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other behavioral health conditions.
I frequently found myself trying to help these children in school and getting along with them, whereas most other kids shied away. To me, our differences made us stronger, and I learned an enormous amount from my neuroatypical friends.
Facebook live chat between Anuradha Puri and Ria Bajaj about Lets Shine Together the non profit organization.
Watch Now