Our Storybooks are based on lived experiences of Neurodivergent individuals and through this series of interviews, we would like to introduce them to our readers. Today, let’s meet Ms. Anushka Iyer, who has shared her lived experiences with us in the book – Anushka’s Happy Steps.
Q) Please introduce yourself to our readers.
I am Anushka R Iyer. I like to go for walking, coming to Sutrapada, painting, solving puzzles, singing, listening to music and swinging.
I love to eat French fries, going to a restaurant.
Q) Please share your hobbies and interests.
I like reading adventure storybooks like Harry Potter.
I enjoy painting, computer, vegetable cutting, cooking noodles, pasta & vegetable pulav. I like walking, dance and Bocee.
Q)Please share a few words about the book that features you and the incidents related in them.
Book is beautiful and I am happy to read the book. I am happy that Padma aunty has
expressed my dream world through the book.
My brothers take me along with them same way all brothers, neighbors’ & students should include other neurodivergent children in all activities.
I have sensory difficulties like cutting nails. I have fear of cutting nails but my brothers understand me and help me to cut nails with ease. I feel great relaxed after they apply nail polish.
So people should understand our sensory needs and help us to cope up with it.
Q) How did it feel to see your lived experiences in an illustrated book?
I felt very happy to read my lived dream world.
Q) Please share your thoughts on inclusion and how we can work towards a better tomorrow.
People should include all children in school. Inclusion means not only inviting people with diverse needs but to give them equal opportunity to involve in all societal gathering.
Do watch the animated version of her lived experiences and we would love to hear your feedback.
Transcript – The animated video shares the lived experiences of Ms. Anushka Iyer that was featured in our storybook – Anushka’s Happy Steps.
