The article discusses the struggles of Areej Alkhateab, a mother of four autistic children in Gaza, who faced immense challenges even before the current war. With insufficient specialized care and exorbitant treatment costs, she sacrificed her possessions to secure education and therapy for her children. Unfortunately, the recent outbreak of war has dramatically worsened their condition, leading to profound suffering. The narrative highlights the dire circumstances of children with autism in Gaza, who now face even greater adversities as their basic needs go unmet amid ongoing conflict.
Even before Israel's latest war on Gaza, Areej Alkhateab, 40, struggled to meet the needs of her four children, all of whom have autism.
In Gaza, children with autism are enduring profound suffering—not only because of the challenges associated with their condition, but also due to the ongoing war.
I was so happy to see my children begin to improve. They started responding to others, interacting more, and their sense of identity began to change.
The outbreak of the Israeli war on Gaza in 2023 shattered everything Areej had built for her children.
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