WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING?
T oday is ‘WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY’. But, like so many around me, who are in their own world - that is, who are exceptionally aware when it comes to a ‘Valentine Day’, a ‘Friendship Day’, a ‘Rose Day’ or a ‘Traditional Day’, but oblivious when it comes to a day like ‘WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY’ – yes, I was unaware of this day until a dear-old student of mine, Atreyi, reminded me about it through her FB post. She had written: “I have been a teacher for the past four years and before plunging into this career'', I wasn't sure what all it entailed. It has certainly been an enjoyable expedition since I walked in the class on 1st April'13 as a class teacher. There has been no looking back since. However, today, I am here to share my journey with the autistic children I have taught. They have made me become a better human being every second of my interaction with them. For the world at large, a little request: start understanding them as they ...