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Siri, an inspiration to the World!

Siri, an inspiration to the World!

Who knew one day this little precious child of ours (Siri) will be diagnosed with Autism and eventually turns her life around to become an inspiration to the world?
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Siri went back to Boxing

Siri went back to Boxing

After getting vaccinated, Siri went back to her boxing, functional fitness & dance fitness.  She keeps herself busy doing other things at home like making jewelry, coasters and other crafts.

You can learn more about Siri by following her on her social media.

FB, IG, LI, Twitter and YouTube all under Designs By Siri.

 

 

 

 


I always thought that I was a horrible mom to Siri.

I always thought that I was a horrible mom to Siri.

Seeing this picture I remembered the day I was holding this beautiful treasure of mine. Delivered my precious after being bedridden for three very long months because of high blood pressure.

Finally, after the baby arrived, I didn’t get to have a good night sleep as she was constantly demanding to be with me. She didn’t want to be with her dad but only with me. I remember not getting a chance to have a meal without being anxious about the baby crying for me. Her dad managed the cooking and cleaning in the house while working...


Siri showing improvements in her communication skills ...

Siri showing improvements in her communication skills ...

In the morning after CARD and breakfast, I requested Siri to continue working on the bag inserts for Autism Society of Wisconsin Conference. I asked her “Siri you want mommy to help you or no”? She said “no”. I asked, “Nana, you want to watch YouTube while working”. Siri said “YouTube yes”. She worked until I completed cooking lunch. 

After I left the kitchen she worked for 30mts more and then the stapler sound stopped. I didn’t go to check on her as I know she is watching her YouTube channel. I could hear the dance songs of Telugu, Hindi and...


Siri's ability to recall ...

Siri's ability to recall ...

Siri this evening came to me with a hair brush, a comb and her hair dryer and said “mommy to do my hair”. I was almost done with my coffee, I took my final sip and told Siri to put away my coffee cup in the kitchen. 

She went and came back. I dried her hair for about 20mts and applied some oil to detangle her hair. Then asked Siri where is the hair brush ? She immediately said “in the kitchen”.

This is the ability to “recall”. Siri has been struggling with this concept from the beginning. If this was...