6. Autism Spectrum Disorder in children

Melbourne-based Paru Sapkota says it was very difficult to accept the fact that her child is on the spectrum and nothing made sense to her.In this Sixth episode of Mum Mane Ama along with Paru Sapkota, Mira Yadav from Sydney shares her experience of waiting for the diagnosis of her child and the frustration she felt because of the long waiting time. Dr Rija Khanal who works in the child health sector and Aastha Koirala a Speech Pathologist from Nepal who has studied the same in Australia have some advice for parents about autism. The nature of information and advice in this podcast series is general. Please contact your medical advisor for appropriate advice on your situation.

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