Video: Living with autism in the family

Jennie Donnelly


Countries around the world are marking Autism Awareness Day in a bid to increase understanding of the condition.

In the UK, Jennie Donnelly, the mother of Eric, an autistic child, tells Al Jazeera about her experiences.






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