The truth behind raising children with autism

On this episode of OnePath, two fathers of autistic children discuss what it’s really like. The two fathers, Aiman and Faraz, discuss the challenges, trials and learnings they have developed throughout their journey in raising autistic children.

00:00 - Introduction
00:31: Ho did you react when you realised your child has Autism?
02:38 - What is the greatest lesson you've learnt in raising an Autistic Child?
03:44 - What is the biggest fear you hold in relation to your Autistic Child?
04:46 - Is there anyone you are grateful for in helping to raise an Autistic child?
08:26 - Has your faith helped you in raising an Autistic child?
10:36 - What is you number one Supplication for your child?

This is the first instalment of our new series “My Path” where two people in similar situations from different backgrounds sit down to discuss the underlying challenges they face.

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[haywareerin]

I got a autistic child it's very difficult but I say alhamdulilaah every single day and pray to Allah to make it easy for me

[rebeccaimanscott]

I am dyslexic and my mom give up work for two years to help stay in mainstream because it wasn't easy but my knew something wasn't right because I couldn't read. It was tough love it is the reason I can read and write because my Jamaican Queen Mother helped me Alhamduillah for my mom.

[josephdemaree]

I’m autistic myself. I used to do so much autism advocacy and I worked as a special needs teacher in a church as a Christian. Now that I’m a Muslim I want to find a place where I can help people with autism again

[kingdomgirllife]

As autistic person i find it is a blessing because I see the World more different than any other person even though I have hard times to handling my emotions but I know my Mum Dad & my Brothers & sister & my other family members will help me

[faezadavids]

Maasha Allah, What a beautiful, honest, motivational talk, by these two Amazing Dads
To the Single Dad, may Allah make it easy for you, and put good people in your path to help you.
Thank you to both of you for being brave and opening up about your struggles, May Allah bless and reward both of you abundantly, Ameen

[sma]

That brother's last deep breath tells how heavy this discussion is. May Allah grant all their requests and ease their burden. Amin.

[husainmohd]

What a strong commitment, no words can decribe this sense of love. Ma Shaa Allah.

[NS-rugl]

I was diagnosed at 19. 12 years later and lots of hard work and I have improved so much alhamdullilah.

[SociologistEugenFitzherbert]

Omg this is amazing. I recently found out Im autistic and I am also finding my way to the prophet Allah in recent times.
Perfect timing!

[rebeccaimanscott]

My big brother baby son has Autism but they are very very very very loving children always smiling Ma Shaa Allah.

[Misipi]

As a speech and language therapist, I really appreciate this video 💯

[madina]

It’s so nice to see fathers talking about their children and life, mashaallah

[Deen]

I needed this the most. In a world full of people not understanding your struggle, you give up speaking on the matter.. This has given me support in a way that's made me realise I'm not alone. It's like they are literally speaking my mind & mindset. Alhamdulillah. All I ask is, is all of us pass & enter Jannah through this trial. Ameen.

What this video has made me realise is... I'm honoured to have an autistic child. What an honour. What more do we want for our children, than entry to Jannah without accountability.

[sanaahamdan]

Thank you Onepath Network for this video, SubhanAllah being an Autism parent, this video hit home for me. May Allah bless these children and give us parents the patience and understanding to raise them

[daffaamaliaputri]

MashaAllah thank you One Path Network for making this video. May Allah grant The 2 amazing Dad and also the other autism parents jannatul firdaus, allahumma ameen.

[sweetstufff]

This brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing and grounding us to our faith. I have an autistic child and I am struggling to cope with their diagnosis even though I already suspected years ago before the diagnosis, but it doesn't lessen the blow. Even my iman is getting tested and shaken and I have all the typical "why me" thoughts. Thank you for reminding us that Allah is always taking care of us and guiding us.

[mohammadissa]

May Allah reward you. I have autistic daughter. You described everything I felt in the beginning and still to this day. Keep the faith. Walla Allah is great and he provides in ways you will never realise. My daughter is now 10 years and Alhamdulliah she is doing so well. And beyond what thought she could ever be. Alhamdulliah May Allah give you patient and understanding.

[rehanabegumgfrt]

Asalam u alaikum brothers and sisters I have 3 children with special needs Alhamdulilaah, my 2 children have autism, my youngest daughter has severe cerebral palsy -she is 15 years old mashaAllah this month and she’s tubefed and possibly lifelong wheelchair user, she has never ever sat down by herself and never stand up and never ever walked in her life and her dream and wishes is to walk one day in sha Allah like all her friends and siblings, and no me and my husband aren’t related. Me and my husband are both carers. We have to be there for all our children 24-7 as it’s very hard, but Alhamdulilaah for everything. Please pray for all our children and the whole ummah, thank you sir for this video, the fear of dying and leaving our children alone is scary but we all have Allah Alhamdulilaah

[sz]

Thank you brothers, may Allah reward you, your spouses and your children for sharing, currently going through it with 3 year old daughter

[taimur]

My 4 year son is autistic and I really needed this