On Welbodi, we focus on health issues in the subregion, carry you along on developments across the board, and provide adequate information to enable you to make the right health decisions.

Today, we spotlight autism, a growing global health issue, in line with World Autism Awareness Day, marked annually on April 2.

Now this special day aims to increase and develop world knowledge of people living with autistic spectrum disorders including autism and Asperger syndrome.

In the subregion and Africa at large, many children with autism are hidden away at home — sometimes tied up, almost always undiagnosed.

However, efforts to bring the condition into the open are only just beginning.

World Autism Awareness Day celebrates the resilience of those affected by the disorder and supports causes that promote awareness of it.

In this episode, we caught up with experts and caregivers who shared their experiences and all we need to know about Autism.