'Awareness, Support Needed Around Autism'

Joseph Thupe gave a speech following a march, which started off at the Attorney General Chambers’ in commemoration of World Autism Day yesterday, called for support from public leaders and members of the society.  He said that raising a child with the rare condition is tough, as the children need special care. Thupe, a father to the 19-year-old autistic boy said that there is need to raise awareness about the condition.

“It is really tough raising a child with such a condition. We need support. We are always afraid to go out with these children to the shops and other places because when we get there, they want their presence felt.  They are not afraid to do anything,” he said.