Different, Not Cursed: Understanding Autism in Africa
In villages across Africa, a child who doesn't speak, who lines up stones for hours, who covers his ears when the drums beat, is still called "cursed."
He is not cursed. He is autistic.
By Edgar Byenkya Akiiki, this groundbreaking guide breaks the silence around autism, poverty, and stigma in African communities. With real stories from Uganda, low-cost practical tools, and deep respect for culture and faith, it shows how mothers, fathers, teachers, pastors, and local leaders can become part of the solution.
No expensive therapy room needed. Just understanding, patience, and community.
Different is not cursed. Different belongs.
