Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. New Delhi [India], February 8: In 2005, when her children were a little over a year old, Sangeetha Chakrapani saw an article in the newspaper that made her heart thud painfully. 'The ten signs of autism', it stated and went on to explain. As Sangeetha read on, many of the signs reminded her of Jayanthi, her third child. In the next two years, Lakshmi and Jayanthi - two of Sangeetha's children were diagnosed with autism, a lifelong developmental disorder that affects the cognitive, social, and emotional development of an individual. While Sangeetha worked with her children with the help of professionals, she constantly thought of the road that lay ahead. It became imperative to plan for a safe and thriving environment in which her daughters and others with special needs could live happily and productively even after the lifetime of their parents. Business News | New Chapter Starts in Hosur: The Together Community Offers Independent Living for Adults with Autism and Special Needs.