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For them going to a regular school, or even playing in the park is not simple. It's a big step in their learning.

Thirteen-year-old Teja, an autistic child managed to overcome his disability by his mother’s help. He has always gone to a regular school and is a perfect example of what the combination of intense therapy at home and an understanding school can achieve.

Teja’s social skills improved to such an extent that he started participating in mainstream education and social events. Today, he plays the perfect host at his birthday parties.

"I call all my friends, enjoy, eat and give chocolates to all," says Teja. “Do actors act in serials? I would like to act in a serial someday," he says.

"I think everybody. Your family, relatives, neighbours, they should all know that your child has a disability. I mean it's not a curse or a sin or something. Ok, a child is born like this, so what can you do about it? All that you can do is to help," Teja's mother Rekha Kumar says.

Though most autistic children are misunderstood and are often considered mysterious by a largely insensitive society, with some care, understanding and awareness they can overcome the complex disability.

Life for disabled children in India is hard, the society is cruel and the government callous. Do you know of disabled children who have been discriminated against or harassed? Do you know of disabled children who are winners? Write to us or send videos through MMS to 9873544444 or e-mail at citizen@ibnlive.com