"It was a wonderful experience interacting with you and appreciate the way you have planned and executed the whole publication process within the agreed timelines.”
Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh PalUnderstanding Autism: A Guide for Parents and Teachers emerged out of Dr. Onita Nakra’s practical experience working with children with autism, and their families. She believes that accurate and early diagnosis of autism is essential as it enables the family to begin their journey with intentional, purposeful understanding. The label of autism upholds the child’s unique ability.
The book thoroughly examines the many defining characteristics of autism using case studies and exemplars from Onita’s professional practice. The book also discusses research-based interventions useful for the child’s learning. Onita’s personal belief reflects throughout the book – each child with autism shines in their own light, reflecting amazing facets of humanity.
Understanding Autism: A Guide for Parents and Teachers is Onita Nakra’s second book. Her first book titled, Children and Learning Difficulty is now in its second edition.
Onita Nakra
Dr. Onita Nakra is an educational psychologist who has been working with children, adolescents and families across the globe. Currently employed at the American School of Dubai (UAE), Onita has previously worked at the University of Delhi (Janki Devi College, N. Delhi, India) where she taught graduate and post-graduate classes for eighteen years before relocating to Dubai. Onita has been working in the field of special education for over twenty years. She obtained her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota (USA), and upon her return to India started working with schools across India, training teachers and families to understand and develop support frameworks for special need learners. Onita started an integrated “inclusive” education program in Vasant Valley School (N.Delhi), Springdales School (N.Delhi), and helped implement a thinking skills curriculum in Alpha to Omega (Chennai).
Onita has published a book called “Children and Learning Difficulties” (Allied Publishers) now in its second edition. The book as been translated into Marathi as well.
Onita works closely with several schools across the GCC countries training teachers and assisting families to obtain the best programs for their children. She has conducted accredited workshops on various topics such as parenting children and adolescents, identification of children with learning disability, attention deficit disorder, and autism in the classroom, planning for transition for adolescents with special needs, and so on. For a detailed profile, please visit www.onitanakra.com
Dr. Nakra can be contacted on her email id onita.nakra@gmail.com
