Chennai mom aids autistic daughter’s viral dance success

Image credit: The Indian Express/Aparna on X

A heartwarming video of a mother helping her autistic daughter perform on stage is capturing hearts online. The video, taken at the Sahitya Children Therapy Centre in Chennai, highlights a dance competition organized for autistic children. This touching moment has resonated deeply with viewers, showcasing the powerful bond between a mother and her daughter.

The relationship between a mother and her daughter is often seen as one of the strongest in society, despite facing challenges such as generational and patriarchal issues. This video beautifully illustrates that unbreakable connection. It shows a mother crouched near the stage, providing visual cues and hints to her daughter, who is dressed in a colorful outfit and performing with a beaming smile, mirroring her mother’s movements.

The daughter dances, and the mother guides. She spins and lifts her hands in the air, feeling satisfied and happy to finally showcase her passion on stage, supported by her mother’s unwavering presence. The foundation of all these emotions is built on the mother’s dedication and love.

Aparna shared the video on X, captioning it, “A mother helps her autistic child perform in a dance competition …Can’t even imagine the amount of pain, patience, and dedication required to bring up special children! Hats off!” This touching performance has melted hearts, with netizens expressing love and appreciation for their “unconditional” bond.

One user commented, “Huge respect to this incredible mom. Because of her unconditional love and dedication, her daughter is glowing. These beautiful special needs children deserve parents who will see and treat them like angels.”

Another added, “Mom is something special. More power to moms.”

A third user said, “Speechless such people have a really big heart to accept and love their child and make them feel normal, huge respect.”

Another user highlighted the role of fathers, saying, “Respect for mom. But most dads are absent, even to raise normal kids. They are just the providers, not rears. If this angel has a loving and supportive dad, more power!”

While Mother’s Day has recently passed, the celebration of mothers and their impact is ongoing. Mothers not only give birth to their daughters but also shape their lives. As Mitch Albom aptly said, “Behind all your stories is always your mother’s story, because hers is where yours begins.” This video serves as a testament to that enduring truth.

Re-reported from the article originally published in She the people.