Voices of autism: Parents speak out on gaps in care and inclusion

A family with an autistic child.[File,Standard]

As they say, parenting does not come with a manual. It is often a journey of trial and error. However, parents raising autistic children face unique challenges ranging from victimisation to stigma, among others.

For Judy Ligaga, those struggles became the foundation of purpose. Out of personal pain and resilience, she founded the Faraja Initiative, an organisation dedicated to supporting children with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism, and the families navigating similar journeys.