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In Somalia, parents often do not realise that their child has special needs such as an autism spectrum disorder, thinking instead that they need to be locked away for being “possessed”.
A new school in the Somali capital Mogadishu is hoping to change that, serving hundreds of special needs children every year.
Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall reports
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A new school in the Somali capital Mogadishu is hoping to change that, serving hundreds of special needs children every year.
Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall reports
@Al Jazeera English
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/
- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
#Somalia
#AlJazeeraEnglish
#Autism
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