Raising an autistic child can be challenging
Treatment can help, but the condition cannot be cured and can last for a lifetime.
Having been diagnosed with autism at the age of three, Msizi Masina’s family is ensuring he has a good life.
Living with autism has been a challenge for his family, especially for Ms Khethiwe Ndlovu, Msizi’s mother.
Autism is a social developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.
Treatment can help, but the condition cannot be cured and can last for a lifetime.
Ms Ndlovu noticed Msizi’s progress was slow by the time he had to start walking and he showed no signs of crawling.
His speech was impaired and his parents found it difficult to communicate with him.
A pediatrician in Pretoria diagnosed him with autism.
Autism for the little boy means he cannot understand what is being said to him, for example he hears what is being said but cannot fully understand what it means.
Children with autism find it difficult to express themselves and are frustrated because they are not understood.
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