Audrey Brown

The reason why we are talking about this is because in the UK, a study has found that Somali children diagnosed with autism six times more likely than other children. Is there an explanation for why this is the case?

The reason why we are talking about this is because in the UK, a study has found that Somali children diagnosed with autism six times more likely than other children. Is there an explanation for why this is the case?

I'm wondering if that's the case in other African languages as well. It would be interesting to find out. But is there scientific evidence that supports the findings in the UK? You also did say that in Somali communities in the West, there seems to be a higher prevalence of autism diagnosis.

I'm wondering if that's the case in other African languages as well. It would be interesting to find out. But is there scientific evidence that supports the findings in the UK? You also did say that in Somali communities in the West, there seems to be a higher prevalence of autism diagnosis.

There are high incidence of autism and diagnosis of autism.

There are high incidence of autism and diagnosis of autism.

Actually, Hani Ali Mohammed is a parent in Mogadishu who actually bumped up against those attitudes in Somalia. So when her son was diagnosed with autism, she had never heard the word before. And now she encourages other parents to educate themselves about their child's condition. So let's listen to her.

Actually, Hani Ali Mohammed is a parent in Mogadishu who actually bumped up against those attitudes in Somalia. So when her son was diagnosed with autism, she had never heard the word before. And now she encourages other parents to educate themselves about their child's condition. So let's listen to her.

Noura, do you think it's because people don't understand what's going on that there's stigma attached to it? Well, absolutely.

Noura, do you think it's because people don't understand what's going on that there's stigma attached to it? Well, absolutely.