Sreehari’s Father

Sreehari was diagnosed Autistic at the age of 2 years. Like most of the parents we were not in a position to admit the fact that he is autistic. Our next goal was to identify therapists and started Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy etc. Several therapists worked towards improving his speech, behaviour and sensory issues etc. Some improvements were there, but as parents we were not fully satisfied, because we felt that something is missing.Finally we realised that the missing factor was the most important aspect i.e. a holistic approach. How can we expect much from several therapist working inside closed rooms without any co-ordination/discussion, and at times pointing fingers to others for some flaws. This realisation and further search took us to CADRRE. Sreehari joined CADRRE at the age of 5yrs in CADRRE’s first batch Admission to 'The Autism School' itself was our way of accepting that our child is Autistic.

At CADRRE, parents are not persons waiting outside closed therapy rooms. We have access to what is happening every moment in school. Now amidst covid pandemic, while attending individual online classes with Sreehari, we also learn how to teach him and to tackle different situations or mood swings. The online sessions also provided us an insight about the strenuous efforts taken by the therapists in identifying and applying innovative methods for training our child. We thank all at CADRRE team for the efforts and strain taken by them in moulding Sreehari. Now Sreehari is 9 yrs old and he listens to us, understands our words, gestures, reciprocates our words meaningfully and improved a lot in ADL. We respect and are indebted to the uncompromising attitude of CADRRE for enabling a better life for Autistic children.

– Sreehari’s Father