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.

💛 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?