Beyond the Stigma: The Struggle and Resilience of Families Raising Children with Autism in Nepal

Hetauda. When he was born, everyone carried him in their arms and showered him with love, calling him a beautiful baby like Krishna... but today, as he turns nine, no one asks about his well-being. Relatives and neighbors who once congratulated the parents on having a healthy and beautiful son now only remember his 'mischief' when they visit, yet they are not ready to accept him as a member of society.This pain of Aarambha Thapaliya from Hetauda is not just the story of one family; it is a representative story of many children with autism forgotten by society. When Aarambha...