Autism: Dr. Nazeerah Golamnobee: "An Early Diagnosis Can Transform a Life"

Dr. Nazeerah Golamnobee, a child psychiatrist, sheds light on this still under-recognized condition in Mauritius. With clear definitions, real-life contexts, and local challenges, she emphasizes one key word: early intervention.

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests in early childhood and persists into adulthood. Approximately one in every 100 children worldwide is affected, according to the World Health Organization.