A mother’s quest to make autistic son independent

Esther Mwendwa during an interview. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Esther Mwende was a mother in turmoil. How could she ensure that her son, rapidly getting into adulthood, would somehow lead a full life despite the challenges the disorder posed? Enter sensory rooms.  

We learned that my son Dennis Mwendwa was autistic when he was just 18-months-old.  We had noted that he wasn’t hitting his milestones and that prompted us to visit a paediatrician who confirmed that indeed Dennis had a developmental challenge.