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They said he was stubborn — But it was autism: Breaking the silence in Ghana
March 30, 2026
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In homes across Ghana, a child who avoids eye contact, doesn’t speak by age three, or repeats certain actions may often be misunderstood. Some are labeled stubborn. Others are thought to be under spiritual attack. Yet, medical experts are increasingly urging families to understand a neurological condition called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is not []

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