What happens when hope turns into harm?
In this powerful episode, host Ann Thomas sits down with Sushama Nagarkar – psychologist, parent, and founder of Yash Charitable Trust. Together, they unpack the recent landmark Indian Supreme Court judgment that banned the commercial use of stem cell therapy for autism in India.
đź’› About the guest:
Sushma Nagarkar is a school psychologist, special educator, and founder of Yash Charitable Trust. With decades of experience and lived insight as a parent, her work focuses on dignity, inclusion, and evidence-based practices for neurodivergent individuals.
⚖️ Why this matters:
In 2022, Sushama led a Public Interest Litigation challenging the promotion of stem cell therapy as an autism “cure.”
In January 2026, it led to a landmark Supreme Court judgment banning its commercial use in India.
But this isn’t just a legal story.
It’s about parents, desperation, misinformation and the courage to ask: Are we helping, or hurting?
