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ASHISH

hen raising a child with special needs, One day Ashish’s father suggested that Guddi visit the
parents constantly look for guidance, advice, special school he had discovered. Although she attended
Wand information to help their child become for some time, the school was costly and lacked regular
self-sufficient and independent. That’s exactly how sessions, so she stopped going. Later, she learned about
Ashish’s father came to know about special school and a government hospital where she met someone who
his mother about Sportability. recommended Sportability Academy. She promptly
enrolled Aashish in the academy.
Ashish’s father, an auto driver in Delhi NCR, used to
meet all kinds of passengers during his work. One day, a Since joining the academy, Ashish has shown
couple hired his services to reach a special school where remarkable progress. He has started socialising and
their son was enrolled. That’s when he realised that his recognising people, which was a challenge before.
son might benefit from similar help and support. Previously, he only played with his mother, but now he
engages with others as well. He has become focused,
Before unfolding the journey of Aashish at Sportability, engaged, and even follows commands and makes eye
let me introduce him first. He is a happy 9-year-old child contact, a significant milestone for autistic children.
diagnosed with autism. Accompanied by his mother, he
has been a regular at Sportability for the past year. He is also less hyperactive now. The academy provides
him with both playtime and therapy, making it the
Ashish went from one hospital to another, with doctors perfect environment for his development. And the
recommending various therapies. At one point, a best part is that all of this support comes without any
doctor even suggested a tongue operation to improve financial burden.
his speech. However, Guddi, his mother, was sure the
issue lay elsewhere, so she opted out of the surgery at
the last minute.

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