SMILE vs Rigid Behavior: Srihan Dalal's Story

Srihan Dalal is a boy with Autism. He is passing through adolescence handling various types of behavioral challenges. His communication skills are very poor. He is doing his 8th standard from NIOS. Music, craft, dancing, cooking make him happy. He always tries to be occupied with some meaningful activities. Recently he has started living independently at  Manolaya. He wants to lead a meaningful life handling all his unavoidable challenges.

Shivanshu now knows the meaning of words and can also make small sentences, which has helped him in his secondary studies too.

Shivanshu, aged 17, is a remarkable individual who has made significant progress in his education despite facing intellectual and developmental disabilities. Having successfully completed Level C, he is currently pursuing his secondary education through the National Institute for Higher Education (NIOS).

Shivanshu is not only punctual and hardworking but also a proactive student who isn't afraid to seek clarification from his teachers whenever he encounters doubts. Beyond his academic pursuits, he actively participates in cultural activities and engages in various art and craft projects. He wholeheartedly embraces all the programs offered by Smile and Manbhavan, approaching them with great enthusiasm and self-motivation. Shivanshu even takes it upon himself to learn and execute activities taught by the program's experts.

With the invaluable support of dedicated volunteers from the USA and his unwavering passion for all these activities, Shivanshu has grown in confidence and continues to make strides towards fulfilling his dreams and aspirations. 

• Himaksh is a 14-year-old autistic boy who has successfully completed Level C. It's great to know that he is making progress in his education, even though he faces challenges in mathematics.

• He excels in English speaking and writing, which is a valuable skill that he can continue to develop.

• Himaksh is actively involved in co-curricular activities, having participated in over 24 activities. These activities can help him in various aspects of his development, including social skills, creativity, and personal interests.

• Himaksh has shown a strong interest in mathematics and is receiving support from Adi sir. He has attended 35 sessions with Adi sir and has started understanding the fundamentals of mathematics. This is a significant achievement and shows his dedication to improving his math skills.

• Himaksh's growing interest in mathematics is a positive sign, and with continued support and practice, he can further enhance his math skills.

It's heartening to see Himaksh's enthusiasm and determination to learn and grow. With the right support and encouragement, he can continue to make progress in all areas of his life, including mathematics.