World Autism Awareness Day: Cape Verdean mother calls for inclusion and more support for families

Praia City, April 2 (Inforpress) - Zuleika Rodrigues, mother of a child with autism, today advocated for greater investment in inclusion and knowledge of the condition in Cape Verde, warning of challenges in diagnosis and the lack of preparedness of society to welcome these children.

World Autism Awareness Day, celebrated today, April 2nd, brings with it stories that are not always seen, but that are part of the daily lives of many Cape Verdean families.

Zuleika Rodrigues shared her story with Inforpress, which began with subtle signs when her son was six months old. "From six months onwards, we noticed something was different and started seeking professional help," she said.

The conclusive diagnosis, she recalls, was a demanding process that required her to seek evaluations outside the country due to local limitations.

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