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tara~
3mo ago in Parenting little ones (0–8)
Early intervention is ₹15,000 a month — how is anyone affording this?
Just got quoted ₹15,000/month for speech plus OT. That's half my grocery budget. The psych says early intervention is critical and I believe her — but I also believe in paying rent. If you're navigating therapy costs…
noor~
3mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
How do you find a psych who actually gets it? (India)
I've called eight doctors. One said ADHD doesn't exist in girls. One wanted to medicate immediately. One told me to just 'parent better.' I'm exhausted and we're no closer to a diagnosis. If you've found a good…
leah~
3mo ago in Tweens & teens
Board exams + neurodivergence — how do we actually do this?
My 10th grader is genuinely smart. But board exams are a sensory and executive-function nightmare: three hours of sitting still, silence, time pressure = maximum ADHD. The school says 'no extra time allowed' (there's…
priya~
4mo ago in Educators' lounge
Legal accommodations vs. the practical reality of an Indian school
A parent asked for separate invigilation and extra time for board exams. I said 'I'll look into it.' Reality: our school has never done this. We don't have the infrastructure, and no one at the board office seems to…
kavya~
4mo ago in Healthcare & genetics
The clinician recommended medication and I'm terrified
The doctor says ADHD medication could help with focus and regulation. But my mom says it's addictive, a Facebook group says it's overprescribed to control kids, and a Reddit thread says it ruined someone's life. I…