Welcome to Episode 183 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week’s episode of Autism Parenting Secrets is all about the key role that YOU play in supporting your child.Our guest is Manisha Lad.  She’s a fellow parent who is on a mission to help other parents.In 2002, Manisha’s only son, Akhil, was diagnosed with Autism at eighteen (18) months. Manisha and her husband devoted themselves to providing Akhil with the most suitable treatments available in the United StatesAnd that led her to establish the Akhil Autism Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to global autism education, treatment, and research. She also established The Sensory Pathway Center in New Jersey (USA), a state-of-the-art facility focused on helping families with neurodiverse children grow and develop their skills. She has collaborated with influential figures such as Dr. Temple Grandin and Deepak Chopra and recently hosted a Neurodiversity Symposium.Manisha’s son Akhil is now in college, and she continues to create lasting change in the lives of those with neurodiverse conditions.Manisha’s story is inspiring.And so is YOUR story supporting your child.It may not feel that way at times, but you are an inspiration.From your child’s perspective, YOU are the gift.The secret this week is…You’re The GAME-CHANGER for Your ChildYou'll Discover:What It’s Really All About (11:12)The Key Shift To Make (14:41)Autism Is Just A Label (16:08)How Spouses Can Get On The Same Page (20:29)The Mind-Body Connection (25:02)How To Check In On Yourself Everyday (36:03)About Our GuestManisha Lad is the Founder & Executive Director of Akhil Autism Foundation.  In 2002, Manisha’s only son, Akhil, was diagnosed with Autism at only eighteen months. While this news was hard to digest at first, Manisha and her husband completely devoted themselves to providing Akhil with the most suitable treatments available in the United States. This lead Manisha to establish the Akhil Autism Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to global autism education, treatment, and research, along with The Sensory Pathway Center in New Jersey (USA), an amazing state-of-the-art facility focused on helping families with neurodiverse children grow and develop their skills. She has collaborated with influential figures such as Dr. Temple Grandin and Deepak Chopra.  Manisha’s son Akhil, who is now in college, amplifies her dedication to creating lasting change in the lives of those with neurodiverse conditions.https://www.linkedin.com/in/manishaladaaf/References in The Episode:Sensory Pathway CenterAdditional Resources:Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram