We Are All Responsible To Maximize The Potential Of People With Autism

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JAKARTA - People with autism spectrum can reach their maximum potential with the support of a conducive environment. Not only from the family but also includes support from the government to the community.

Director of the Directorate of Prevention and Control of Psychiatric and Drug Problems at the Ministry of Health, Siti Khalimah, said that it requires collaboration from all levels of society to help individuals with the autism spectrum to reach their best potential.

"Early recognition of this condition can make it easier for the individual concerned to get the right treatment even faster. With the support and assistance from us as a supportive environment, individuals with autism spectrum disorders can lead a quality life according to their conditions to the fullest," said Siti in commemoration of the 2021 World Autism Awareness Month organized by the Autisma Indonesia Foundation, Sunday, April 25.

The same thing was also conveyed by the Director of Social Rehabilitation and Persons with Disabilities from the Ministry of Social Affairs Eva Rahmi Kasim who reminded that with the right support, someone with the autism spectrum can achieve and even inspire other communities to advance Indonesia.

He also supports the idea of celebrating Autism Awareness Month 2021 with the theme We Are Unique, We Can, which hopes that public awareness will be higher to support autism spectrum owners.

"Children with autism are also part of citizens who have the same rights and positions as others. Our support for them can help them participate in national development. With the right support, even though there are differences they will not give up and continue to be active, achieving because have interests and talents that are maximally developed," said Eva.

Therefore, events that provide space for individuals with the autism spectrum are indispensable for reproduction. It is useful to show that through existing limitations, individuals with the autism spectrum continue to work and show extraordinary things.

"We want to create a society and environment that is friendly to people with autism, who can accept, understand, and support individuals on the autism spectrum. That way there will be no more ridicule and bullying that can hinder their development," said the Chairperson of YAI psychiatric specialist Melly Budhiman.