The Bridge: Replay Q+A with Manisha Lad

The Bridge: Replay Q+A with Manisha Lad

Neurodiverse Life Coach and Executive Director of Akhil Autism Foundation

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

🕑Tuesday, June 30th at 1:00 PM to 2:30 pm EDT (originally aired April 2026)

$25 registration includes 7-day replay access

Join us for a replay of The Bridge: Live Q+A Session featuring Manisha Lad as she shares her journey as a parent of a child with autism, her son’s path to letterboard communication and college, and her transition from businesswoman to 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 Featured Guest

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 live Q+A experience that connects parents, caregivers, and professionals with leading voices in neurodevelopment. Designed to go beyond surface-level information, these sessions provide practical tools, real-life application, and direct access to experts so families and clinicians can better support regulation, development, and healing.

Important Details

• Registration: $25 per session

• All proceeds go towards NeuroReflex education & research

Recording Access

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

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

Additional Information

• Attend comfortably with your camera on or off.

• Recording (audio or video) is strictly prohibited.

Thank you for being part of our mission to create a community centered on connection, empowerment, and neurodevelopmental education!