For parents, the experience of raising an autistic child often brings a quiet but significant shift. It can reshape daily life, influence decisions, and, over time, affect how ambitions and aspirations are held. Much of life begins to centre around creating the right support for a child to thrive.

At the same time, this journey is not only about sacrifice. Many parents speak of a changed perspective - one that values progress in different ways, rethinks traditional ideas of success, and deepens their understanding of patience, presence, and acceptance.

It is a lived experience that continues to evolve, balancing responsibility, identity, and hope for both the child and the parent.

We unpacked the lived experience of both the autistic child and the parent, how each navigates the world and how that shared journey shapes daily life with two moms who have autistic children, Kgomotso Moalusi, Founder of Active Autism & Neuro-Diversity Allyship Foundation NPC and Christinah Maragelo, Founder of Autism Foundation of South Africa and Author.

For parents, the experience of raising an autistic child often brings a quiet but significant shift. It can reshape daily life, influence decisions, and, over time, affect how ambitions and aspirations are held. Much of life begins to centre around creating the right support for a child to thrive.
At the same time, this journey is not only about sacrifice. Many parents speak of a changed perspective - one that values progress in different ways, rethinks traditional ideas of success, and deepens their understanding of patience, presence, and acceptance.
It is a lived experience that continues to evolve, balancing responsibility, identity, and hope for both the child and the parent.
We unpacked the lived experience of both the autistic child and the parent, how each navigates the world and how that shared journey shapes daily life with two moms who have autistic children, Kgomotso Moalusi, Founder of Active Autism &amp; Neuro-Diversity Allyship Foundation NPC&nbsp;and Christinah Maragelo, Founder of Autism Foundation of South Africa and Author.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.

The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.

With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today’s conversations.

It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.

At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.
The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond&nbsp;to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.
With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today&rsquo;s conversations.
It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.
At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.