Autism Spectrum Disorder Confronts Magico-Religious Beliefs in Haiti

On the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations in 2007 and observed each April 2, Magik 9 conducted an interview with psychologist Pascal Néry Jean-Charles. This discussion provided an opportunity to highlight the challenges faced by people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Haiti, as well as their families, while outlining possible solutions requiring increased involvement from the State.

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a permanent neurodevelopmental condition characteriz