The Bridge: Live Q & A Session - Unlocking Potential: Akhil Lad’s Journey to College with Brain Development & Letter Bo

The Bridge - April 2026 Session

Unlocking Potential: Akhil Lad’s Journey to College with Brain Development & Letter Board Communication

Live Q & A with Manisha Lad,

Neurodivers Life Coach and Executive Director of Akhil Autism Foundation

Tuesday, April 28th at 7:30 PM EDT

📩  Register by April 25th for the opportunity to submit your questions for Manisha to answer live.

Join us for an inspiring live session as Manisha Lad shares her experience as a parent of a child with Autism, her son's path to letterboard communication and college, and her journey from businesswoman to Neurodiversity Life Coach and CEO of the AKhil Autism Foundation.

Together, we’ll explore lessons learned, successes, available resources, and more through one family's journey navigating an Autism diagnosis, therapies, and how a young boy received the support needed to reach his full potential.

This is your opportunity to ask questions directly to an expert and gain real-world, practical knowledge and tools that can be applied at home or in professional care. This is a must-attend event for parents, educators, therapists, and caregivers seeking compassionate, real-world strategies to help every child reach their fullest potential.

About the Speaker:

Manisha Lad – Founder and Executive Director, Sensory Pathway Center | Neurodevelopment Innovator & Advocate

Manisha Lad is a former IT professional turned autism advocate and the Founder and Executive Director of the Akhil Autism Foundation. With over 16 years of experience at organizations such as MetLife and Siebel Systems, she transitioned her career to focus on developing science-driven interventions and meaningful vocational opportunities for neurodiverse individuals.

She is the visionary behind the Sensory Pathway Center, a neuroscience-informed hub that supports individuals across the neurodiverse spectrum through innovative approaches to motor planning and sensory regulation. Passionate about inclusive employment, Manisha also leads Neurodiverse Gardeners, a hydroponics-based pre-vocational initiative designed to build skills and independence.

Her latest venture, Nesture, integrates AI and gesture-based learning to support non-speaking communicators—bringing together her technology background and her commitment to creating accessible pathways toward autonomy for every individual.

About the Bridge:

The Bridge is a monthly Zoom series for parents and professionals seeking support, insight, and community. Each session features holistic experts aligned with the Masgutova Method. Whether you're new to the Masgutova Method or well along your path, there's a place for you here. Join us, ask questions, connect, and grow.

Important details:

• Registration: $25 per session

  
  

• All proceeds go towards NeuroReflex education & research.

  
  

• Question submission: You will receive instructions in your confirmation email on how to submit your questions. Register by Saturday, April 25th, 2026, to be eligible to have your questions answered live by Isabelle Renard-Fontaine.

  
  

• Please note: A select number of questions will be addressed live. Remaining questions will be grouped by topic and answered via email to all participants.

  
  

• Registration includes 7-day access to the recording to watch on your schedule.

  
  

• Please allow up to 48 hours after the scheduled session to receive the link for 7-day access to the recording.

  
  

• Attend comfortably with your camera on or off.

  
  

• Recording (audio or video) is strictly prohibited.

💛 Let’s build The Bridge—together.👉 Register now and be part of this unique healing community.