Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder share their experiences

Zurini’s eldest son, Mohd Alief, is on the autism spectrum – she says being able to share online has helped her cope. — ZURINI HASBULLAH

Zurini Hasbullah, from Kuching, Sarawak, is a regular contributor to the Autisme Malaysia FB page. The 39-year-old who enjoys crafting, baking and tailoring is a stay-at-home mum of three children. Her eldest son, Mohd Alief Iskandar, is on the spectrum.

Zurini said: “Pages like Autisme Malaysia help a lot with information because I have begun to understand better what it means to be on the spectrum. Previously, it never occurred to me that I might be autistic myself but after I did some reading, I began to think that maybe I was just never properly diagnosed as a child, because we were not really aware of it, especially not 20 or 30 years ago.