17/06/2026
It was an honour to be part of this workshop alongside an inspiring group of professionals, sharing perspectives on communication, development, and supporting children and families.
I had the opportunity to present on “Play First, Communication Follows”, a topic very close to my heart, and discuss how communication grows through connection, regulation, engagement, play, participation, and relationships.
A special thank you to Dr Prabhavathi R , founder of Futurefoundation Prabhavathi , for bringing together such a thoughtful and collaborative platform for professionals and families. Future Foundations holds a special place in the field as the first, and perhaps the only, RDI-based school in India for Autistic Children, continuing to champion relationship-based and developmental approaches for children and their families.
I was also privileged to be part of a wonderful panel discussion alongside Dr. Prabhavati, Mr. Karapachu Vidyasagar, Cornerstone Therapy Solutions , and Ms. Mouna Siddappa from Mouna Siddappa . Together, we explored a topic that many families often wonder about: helping children understand and use WH questions in everyday life. It was an enriching discussion that highlighted the role of play, cognition, language comprehension, shared experiences, and meaningful interactions in supporting children’s ability to ask and answer questions naturally.
Here’s to more play, more connection, and more opportunities for children to communicate in ways that are authentic, functional, and meaningful to them ❤️
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