The Carely Blog

Guidance for the journey ahead

Practical, India-focused articles on autism, ADHD, speech and occupational therapy, school support and parenting neurodivergent children — written by the Carely team.

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Adolescence

Puberty and ADHD: A Parent Guide

How puberty and ADHD interact for Indian teens, why symptoms may shift, what helps medication and routine, and how to k…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
Adolescence

Puberty in Autistic Teens: What Is Different

What is different about puberty for autistic teens in India, how sensory and emotional changes hit, and how parents can…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

Advocating Without Becoming That Parent

How Indian parents can advocate for a neurodivergent child at school without becoming the parent the staff dread, keepi…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

The School to College Transition for Neurodivergent Teens

How Indian families can plan the school to college transition for neurodivergent teens, covering paperwork, accommodati…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

The Primary to Middle School Transition

How Indian families can prepare a neurodivergent child for the primary to middle school transition, what changes, what …

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

Preparing for Board Exams With Extra Time and Tools

How Indian families can prepare a neurodivergent child for board exams with extra time and supports, blending strategy,…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

State Board Accommodations: What Parents Can Ask For

What Indian parents can ask for under state board accommodations, why policies vary across states and how to advocate e…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

ICSE Accommodations Explained in Detail

A clear explanation of ICSE accommodations for neurodivergent students, what the council allows, how parents apply and …

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

CBSE Accommodations Explained in Detail

A clear explanation of CBSE accommodations for neurodivergent students in India, what is available, who qualifies and h…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

Homeschooling a Neurodivergent Child in India

A grounded look at homeschooling a neurodivergent child in India, what is legal, what daily life looks like and how to …

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

Switching Schools Mid-Year: When It Makes Sense

Honest guidance for Indian parents on switching schools mid-year for a neurodivergent child, when it helps, when it hur…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

When to Consider a Shadow Teacher for Your Child

How Indian parents can decide when a shadow teacher genuinely helps and when it might do more harm than good, with hone…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

What a Shadow Teacher Actually Does in India

What a shadow teacher actually does in Indian schools, where their role starts and ends and how parents can make sure t…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

Working With Class Teachers as Quiet Partners

How Indian parents can build a quiet, lasting partnership with class teachers, what to share, what to ask and how to su…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

Sitting Through a School IEP Meeting

How to walk into a school IEP meeting in India calmly, what to listen for, what to ask, what to push back on and how to…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

How to Write an IEP Request Letter in India

A practical guide and template for Indian parents writing an IEP request letter to a school, what to include, what to l…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

Questions to Ask Before Admission to a New School

Specific, useful questions Indian parents can ask before admission to a new school, to make sure inclusion is real and …

May 29, 2026 5 min read
School

Choosing the Right School for a Neurodivergent Child

How Indian parents can choose a school that truly fits a neurodivergent child, what to look for beyond brochures and wh…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
Conditions

Cluttering vs Stuttering: A Parent Comparison

A calm comparison of cluttering and stuttering for Indian parents, what each sounds like, how they are assessed and wha…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
Conditions

Pragmatic Language Disorder: A Parent Guide

What pragmatic language disorder looks like in Indian children, how it differs from autism, what assessments help and w…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
Conditions

Selective Mutism Deeper: An Indian Parent Guide

A deeper look at selective mutism in Indian children, what is happening underneath, how it is treated and how schools c…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
Conditions

OCD vs Autistic Rigidity: Telling the Difference

How Indian parents and clinicians can tell the difference between OCD and autistic rigidity, why it matters and how the…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
Conditions

Tourette Syndrome in Children: A Parent Guide

An Indian parent guide to Tourette syndrome, covering what tics really are, how the diagnosis is made, what helps and h…

May 29, 2026 5 min read
Conditions

Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Parent Guide

A clear guide to childhood apraxia of speech for Indian parents, including how it differs from a regular speech delay, …

May 29, 2026 5 min read
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