Lesotho’s Education System Sidelining Children With Autism

Access to educational resources tailored to the unique requirements of children with autism, clinically referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), continues to pose a considerable challenge in Lesotho.

This situation persists despite the guarantees outlined in the Constitution of Lesotho and the Education Act (2010), which affirm education as a fundamental human right and mandate that primary education be free and compulsory for all children.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO),…