Tag Archives: ASD

MTN Changemakers bridging the gap to brighter futures. KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that affects millions of children worldwide. Characterised by challenges in communication, social interaction, and sensory processing, autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning it manifests differently in each individual. …

It’s a case of same health problems as the general population plus specific health-care needs  Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  Autistic people are often subject to stigma and discrimination, including unjust deprivation of health care, education, and opportunities to engage and participate in their communities. While speaking at the …