Shakeeb is a Physiotherapist with a Master's and a Ph.D. in disability studies. He currently works in NGO / Development sector and had previously worked with WHO , UNDP and TISS.
A rehabilitation expert’s world turns inward when his own son shows signs of developmental delay—unveiling a journey from denial to deep empathy, and transforming both his parenting and his profession. A personal essay on navigating disability, not just as a specialist, but as a father learning to listen, unlearn, and begin again