April is World Autism Awareness Month, and the aim is to take measures to raise awareness about persons with autism throughout the world. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States today. In South Africa, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests approximately 270,000 individuals live with autism.

April is World Autism Awareness Month, and the aim is to take measures to raise awareness about persons with autism throughout the world. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/ss/ss7202a1.htm">1 in 36 children </a>and <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9128411/">1 in 45 adults</a>&nbsp;in the United States today. In South Africa, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests approximately 270,000 individuals live with autism.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.