Neuro-divergent youth and their families need support of society


Dharshini (right) says that sports like running has helped her daughter Nandini become more independent and improve in her overall coordination. Photos: The Star/Azhar Mahfof

Dharshini Ganeson, 64, believes that it’s important for neuro-divergent children and their families to get support in order to have a meaningful life.

“Special children must have someplace where they can find friends and where their parents can also find support,” says the public relations consultant.

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