This month marks World Autism Awareness Month — a time to reflect, to learn, and to truly listen to the lived realities of families raising children on the autism spectrum. Behind every child is a parent fighting battles that many do not see. The emotional toll of delayed diagnoses, the financial strain of therapy, the judgment from society, and the constant worry about the future — “Will my child be accepted? Will they be safe? Will they ever be independent?” Today, we open up that conversation. We are joined by parents who live this reality every single day, alongside an expert who will help us understand autism beyond the stereotypes — because awareness is only the beginning, but understanding is what truly makes a difference.

<p>This month marks World Autism Awareness Month &mdash; a time to reflect, to learn, and to truly listen to the lived realities of families raising children on the autism spectrum. Behind every child is a parent fighting battles that many do not see. The emotional toll of delayed diagnoses, the financial strain of therapy, the judgment from society, and the constant worry about the future &mdash; &ldquo;Will my child be accepted? Will they be safe? Will they ever be independent?&rdquo; Today, we open up that conversation. We are joined&nbsp;by parents who live this reality every single day,&nbsp;alongside an expert who will help us understand&nbsp;autism beyond the stereotypes &mdash; because awareness&nbsp;is only the beginning, but understanding is what truly makes a difference.</p>

<p>METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope </p>