Many are being forced to seek treatment, counselling in Dhaka

Has the government truly done enough for children and people with ASD and their parents?

Every time five-year-old Ariyan goes outside home, his grandfather Razu Ahmed accompanies him and holds his hands tightly fearing that something might trigger his recently-developed erratic behaviour.

Marking World Autism Awareness Day, amid the shutdown to curb the coronavirus outbreak, Sylhet Art and Autism Foundation launches an online helpline for children with special needs.

While six-year-old Hridoy Khan was growing up, her mother Fatema Begum noticed that he needed special care.

Stressing the importance of changing the mentality towards the physically challenged persons, including those with autism, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says these people should get the opportunity to flourish their talent.

When my twins were in their early months, during our visits to the paediatrician, I remember his concern about my daughter who appeared to be frail and weak. On the other hand, he would give my son a cursory glance and a brief check-up before reconfirming how healthy he was. Interestingly, my son started showing signs of autism from an early age, which gradually became worse while my daughter was

Each time Abir Alfat Mir goes out, his father Niamul Kabir accompanies him and holds tightly onto his hands from the fear that something might trigger erratic behaviour.

ON the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, I would like to share my experience in bringing up my son Aadil.