‘Manpower woes hamper autism care’

Leng (left), Nursuriati (third from left) and Lim (to her left) showing their colourful handprints as part of the campaign’s launch at TAR UMT in Tanjung Bungah. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

Nasom says growing number of cases in Malaysia outpace availability of trained teachers

A shortage of trained educators for children with autism has led to long waiting lists for programmes offered by National Autism Society of Malaysia (Nasom).