Dr. Neelima Jhunjhunwala
Ph.D. in Psychology | M.Sc. Psychology |
Research in Autism and Child Development,
Founder, Ujala Charitable Trust, India
Dr. Neelima Jhunjhunwala is an educational psychologist and a social reformer. With over a decade of experience in child development, counselling, and neurodiversity advocacy, she has been recognized nationally by organizations such as APA India, International Inner Wheel (world’s largest organization for women), and the Government College for Women, Andhra Pradesh, for her pioneering contributions to mental health awareness and inclusive education.
Her charitable foundation, Ujala Charitable Trust, focuses on providing early intervention, therapy support, and parental empowerment programs for neurodiverse children in India.
Through this book, Dr. Jhunjhunwala redefines Autism — not as a limitation, but as a different architecture of intelligence waiting to be nurtured. Her Preparing Genius Minds framework blends psychology, sensory science, and emotional intelligence into a new roadmap for families, educators, and researchers worldwide.
Areas of Expertise:
• Neurodevelopmental Psychology & Autism Spectrum Research
• Sensory Integration & Emotional Regulation
• Parent Coaching & Early Intervention Models
• Inclusive Curriculum Design aligned with NIOS • Advocacy for Neurodiverse Education Systems in India
• Previous Recognitions:
• Women Icon Award 2021 Asian Business Confederation (ABC)
• Women Icon Award 2022 PhD Chamber of Commerce & Industry
(PHDCCI)
• Appreciation Award 2023 Andhra Psychology Association (APA)