Taarana’s Dr. Sunitha Shares Special Needs Parenting Journey on TheGoodCastShow
Taarana School’s Principal, Dr Sunitha Sivakumaran, recently joined TheGoodCastShow to describe her shift from legal practice to special needs education—a journey sparked by her son’s autism diagnosis.
She outlined the daily realities parents of children with special needs know: navigating therapy timetables, decoding behavioural cues, and explaining differences to extended family. Her message, however, was clear‑eyed optimism: with structured support and steady patience, every child can move forward.
Reimagining special needs care in Malaysia, she called for smaller class ratios, individual learning plans, and teachers trained in inclusive methods. Dr. Sunitha believes progress depends on policy shifts and everyday collaboration among schools, therapists, and communities.
She encouraged parents to watch for sparks of interest and then nurture those sparks into skills. Her advice to carers of special needs children: build a circle of allies, keep expectations flexible, and celebrate each step, no matter how small.
Catch the full episode to hear Dr Sunitha’s insight‑rich conversation and discover new ideas for supporting your child’s path ahead.
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