Events by Love to share foundation america – April 2025

The online Autism awareness workshop held on April 26, 2025 focused on raising awareness about neurodivergence.

Key points included:
1. Priyanka Mishra, BCBA discussed Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for autism, emphasizing early diagnosis and intervention. She introduced the ABC model (Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence) for behaviour understanding.

2. Individualized treatment plans and parent training were stressed for reinforcing positive behaviours.

3. Critical steps for parents transitioning neurodiverse children to adulthood were outlined, including Independent Education Programs (IEPs) and state agency engagement.

4. Padmapriya Dasarathy, a licensed special education teacher with a focus on severe disabilities, addressed parents’ rights in special education, explaining evaluation requests and IEPs versus 504 plans. She highlighted the need for daily communication logs and proactive advocacy.

5. Parents Vaibavi Gopal and Soumya Devulapalli shared personal experiences, emphasizing community support and the acceptance of neurodiversity. The workshop concluded with a commitment to collaboration and creating inclusive environments for all.

Community Walk for Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
A community walk was held to observe Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, featuring a discussion on early symptoms of Parkinson’s and innovative treatments aimed at enhancing quality of life. Following the talk, a 3K walk took place, with a small group of participants gathering at Tom Bass Park on April 26 in Houston.

Annual Giving – It’s a cherished tradition of annual giving that has been upheld since 2010, aimed at supporting local nonprofit organizations that do remarkable work for the community in honour of Namadwaar’s anniversary. This year, funds were raised for two nonprofits: Sanctuary Foster Care and Sunnyside Street Dogs. A special highlight this year was that Gopa Kuteeram students crafted blankets for the children at Sanctuary Foster Care.

LTSFA Raleigh Chapter conducted a Fun Family yoga session on April 27th as a fundraising event. Nearly 26 members participated in that event, conducted by local yoga instructor Ms. Reena. Imagine sharing the calm of a yoga practice with loved ones, through fun games and poses. It was a great opportunity to connect with family and a unique way to spend quality time together.