MCO period brings challenges for parents, caregivers of special needs children

PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia moves on to the recovery movement control order (MCO) phase, it is still challenging for families with special needs children who are unable to go to school, or get the therapy they need.

Tomas and Lydia (not their real names) said they struggled to care for their 15-year-old son, who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD).