Yuktha was born in a village called Ananthapuram in Tamil Nadu.  Her mother had a prolonged labour and Yuktha didn’t have a birth cry and was underweight.  However, she was discharged from hospital without any developmental follow-up.  At the age of 2, Yuktha was unable to stand unsupported, her legs appeared stiff and she didn’t speak. Her mother was concerned about her

Kamlesh was born in a village called Vallam in Tamil Nadu. At the age of 2, Kamalesh was unable to stand. His parents were concerned about his child’s development, and consulted with the local doctor, who said Kamlesh would become “normal” with time. He was screened by one of ASSA’s Community Rehabilitation Workers at a