CREATING THE VILLAGE
by
KIM MAHARAJ
If there was ever a parent that needed a village around them, it is the parent of a special needs child, and in this case, an autistic child. As compared to the international standards, the social support and public health systems in place for parents of autistic children in Trinidad and Tobago is severely under par. The parent is usually made to be the sole support and caregiver of the child. This can take a huge toll in terms of the mental and emotional load.