Gaza
Gaza's autistic children suffer sensory trauma amid relentless bombing
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Continuous bombardment in Gaza is triggering severe behavioural regressions and sensory breakdowns in autistic children, as families struggle to maintain therapeutic routines amid the destruction, Al Jazeera English reported. The unpredictable explosions disrupt the structured environments that many autistic children depend on to manage their conditions, forcing families to cope with both the immediate physical dangers and the psychological toll of losing stability.
Parents describe autistic children experiencing heightened anxiety, sleep disturbances, and regression in communication skills as the conflict intensifies. The loss of access to specialized services and educational programmes compounds the crisis, leaving families without the support systems crucial to managing autism-related challenges during the ongoing warfare.
