LifeOfASpecialEducator

27/06/2026

Last Call!!

If you find remediating an Autistic child challenging and are looking to learn effective, practical, and evidence-informed strategies, this Certificate Course could be the answer.

📚 Gain deeper insights into understanding learning needs in Autism and develop skills that can make a meaningful difference in your teaching and intervention practices.

⏳ Early Bird Offer ends on 5th June!

📝 For enquiries and registration, kindly fill out the form
https://forms.gle/2QRwwoNK4C1Ace827

🌟 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

Life Of A Special Educator in collaboration with the De Sousa Foundation proudly brings back our most sought-after annual certification course! 💙

🎓 CERTIFICATE COURSE
Understanding Remedial Educational Needs in Autism Spectrum Disorders

✨ Designed for:
Parents | Special Educators | Psychologists | Preschool Teachers | Occupational Therapists | Speech-Language Therapists

📚 Course Highlights:
✔️ 14 comprehensive modules
✔️ 45+ hours of interactive learning
✔️ Practicum included 🆕
✔️ Sessions by experienced professionals
✔️ Strong foundation in remedial education for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

📅 4th July – 3rd October 2026
🕕 Saturdays | 6 PM – 9 PM

👩🏻‍🏫 Faculty:
🌟 Dr. Avinash De Sousa
🌟 Sarika Shrivastava Shah

✨ Early Bird & Group Discounts Available

📌 Register now:
Registration Form
https://forms.gle/2QRwwoNK4C1Ace827

15/06/2026

Some days begin with the most beautiful messages from parents. Today's message (coincidentally) from my parents from Goa warmed my soul and reminded me why I chose to be a special educator.

Grateful for the trust and the privilege of being a part of these journeys. ❤️

01/06/2026

Autism & Special Education: Why Early Educational Intervention Matters?

Dear Parents,

Last week, I met several families who came in for consultation. One common pattern stood out— none of them had opted for the support of a Special Educator.

The reasons were familiar:

🔹 No therapist had recommended Special Education.

🔹 Parents felt they could manage their child's educational needs on their own and save on the already expensive therapy expenses.

While these concerns are understandable, it is important to remember that delays in any form of intervention can have long-term consequences for a child's development.

Over time, many parents find themselves asking:

"What can my child learn?"
"How do I help them progress academically?"
"What does their future look like?"

When a child's learning and future independence are important concerns, early investment in Special Education (Remedial Therapy) can make a significant difference.

A Special Educator helps build the foundation for learning, communication, comprehension, problem-solving, and functional academic skills—areas that directly impact a child's long-term outcomes.

If parents choose to take on this responsibility themselves, the least one can do is get trained so that they have a sound technical understanding of the science behind remedial education. Good intentions alone are often not enough; informed intervention is what creates meaningful progress.

The earlier we begin, the greater the opportunity to nurture a child's potential.

Early intervention is not an expense—it is an investment in your child's future.

Have you considered who is guiding your child's educational journey and whether they have the expertise required to do so effectively?

Thanks and Regards,
Sarika Shrivastava Shah
Special Educator

25/05/2026

🌟 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟

Life Of A Special Educator in collaboration with the De Sousa Foundation proudly brings back our most sought-after annual certification course! 💙

🎓 CERTIFICATE COURSE
Understanding Remedial Educational Needs in Autism Spectrum Disorders

✨ Designed for:
Parents | Special Educators | Psychologists | Preschool Teachers | Occupational Therapists | Speech-Language Therapists

📚 Course Highlights:
✔️ 14 comprehensive modules
✔️ 45+ hours of interactive learning
✔️ Practicum included 🆕
✔️ Sessions by experienced professionals
✔️ Strong foundation in remedial education for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

📅 4th July – 3rd October 2026
🕕 Saturdays | 6 PM – 9 PM

👩🏻‍🏫 Faculty:
🌟 Dr. Avinash De Sousa
🌟 Sarika Shrivastava Shah

✨ Early Bird & Group Discounts Available

📌 Register now:
Registration Form
https://forms.gle/2QRwwoNK4C1Ace827

09/04/2026

Life Of A Special Educator announces the upcoming date of our online Workshop.

Teaching Grammar to Neurodivergent Children

◼️Teaching grammar to neurodivergent children works best when it's flexible, sensory-aware, and rooted in understanding how each child processes language. The goal isn't rigid correctness—it's helping them communicate confidently and meaningfully.

📅Course Duration : 28th April to 30th April, 2026

⏱️Timings : 6 p.m to 7:30 p.m

🧮 Course Faculty:

MRS. SARIKA SHRIVASTAVA SHAH
A special educator with over 15years of professional experience and who specializes in the remedial education and educational management of children with Neurodivergent disorders.
https://forms.gle/5iEisaShJEkwC4J77

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Autism and Special Education
My 6year old student. A perfect example of exhibiting traits of Hyperlexia..

He can keep doing this the whole day..


hyperlexia

12/02/2026

Such powerful and thought invigorating four words!!!
Loved It!!!