Nobody knows if they have a healthy child or one with some disability. In Pakistan various NGOs are working for children with autism but most of them are either area specific, not large enough to cover most of the autistic children or too concerned with showing only good statistics to their sponsors. Families outside the richest spheres of society are increasingly struggling to pay school fees for these autistic children. I have an autistic brother. I know it is impossible to get them enrolled in a school both in private or public sector. I request the government to take steps to facilitate these children. There should be separate classes and buses for them in government schools. The government should provide scholarships, family grants, and other types of funding specifically to individuals with autism to help pay for autism-related expenses.
HAFIZA SANA GUL
Rawalpindi
Very true, it is good to see schools and centers opening to support children with Autism. Regarding separate schools, I don't think it's necessary. In Australia, the focus is on 'Inclusion'. We can create more awareness, provide education to teachers, tell them how to support learning needs of children with Autism but creation of a separate school will lead to further isolation.
If you need resources, you can contact me and I would be more than happy to provide support to your brother.
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