#SHOWBIZ: Caliph Buskers singer Azmi Saat accepts daughter's autism diagnosis with gratitude
KUALA LUMPUR: After nearly a year of watching their young daughter lag behind her peers in development, Caliph Buskers lead singer Azmi Saat and his wife, Nazira Muhammad, have received official confirmation that she is on the autism spectrum.
Kuala Lumpur: After a year of observing their daughter Khalisa Insyirah fall behind her peers, Caliph Buskers frontman Azmi Saat and his wife Nazira Muhammad received official confirmation that their two-year-old was on the autism spectrum. At 18 months, they noticed delays in her communication skills; Nazira, with a diploma in Early Childhood Education, had sensed something was amiss.
They promptly sought professional intervention, placing Khalisa in occupational therapy and an Early Intervention Programme. Despite uncertainties, the couple's efforts remained steadfast. Upon receiving the formal diagnosis, Azmi expressed his and Nazira's emotional turmoil, stating that the news brought tears, not because they couldn't accept Khalisa, but because it prompted thoughts about her future.
They intend to maintain her therapy, gather support resources, and secure her Persons with Disabilities status. For Azmi, sharing this story aims to provide solace and guidance to other parents facing similar challenges.
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