I’ve been following autism data in Indonesia for years now, and I’ll admit: it’s both fascinating and deeply frustrating. Fascinating, because the numbers keep shifting as awareness grows. Frustrating, because they still reveal a stark reality—Indonesia lags
Introduction People often say that raising children is priceless. For families raising a child with autism, the experience is indeed priceless—but also undeniably pricey. Love may conquer much, but it doesn’t settle therapy invoices or cover tuition
No one is ever prepared for a life with an autistic person in the family. I sure as hell wasn’t. I vividly remember the early days when Jayden was in playschool. Back then, we were like any
Autism Raw: Our Unscripted Journey Let me tell you about Jayden’s first day at school. Actually—let’s rewind a bit, because this story doesn’t start with shiny new school shoes or a backpack that’s too big for him.
What is autism, really? I’m not going to feed you the formal definition lifted from a medical school. Or the polite versions wrapped in pastel ribbons during Autism Awareness Month. Autism is a spectrum — sure. But
a seasoned professional in the telecom industry, opens the door to his family’s world through Autism Raw: Our Unscripted Journey. With his devoted wife, Siska, and compassionate daughter, Assya, by his side, he shares the highs and lows of raising his non-verbal autistic son, Jayden.
