Beating the Odds at Autism CHAMPS’ “Every Child is a Champion” Campaign Raises RM50,000 in Support of NASSOM
Kuala Lumpur – Once considered rare, autism is now on the rise and approximately 67 million worldwide live with autism. According to the Malaysian Department of Social Welfare, there are close to 13,000 individuals in Malaysia who are registered as autistic in 2014. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Ministry of Health reported that autism cases in the country are on the rise every year, emphasising the importance of early treatment to improve a child’s development.