In the Africa Renewal article, you mention there is no data on the number of autistic children in Liberia — is that still the case? Is anyone trying to track this data?
- Are families with autistic children considered outcasts in communities? Can you expand on that?
- Can you expand on autism being associated with witchcraft, curses, etc. in Liberia?
- Have you had buy-in from the government and other institutions for your program? What challenges and/or support have you received along this journey thus far?
- You talk about misconceptions around autism in Liberia…what are some of the common beliefs about autism that you are hoping to change the narrative around?
Are families with autistic children considered outcasts in communities?
