Thursday, 22nd, I was happy to have attended the premiere of Curse. A film by Artskills Studios whose main message is Autism and the challenges faced by those with this condition. The film gives us some understanding of what it really means to be autistic.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child’s life. These signs often develop gradually, though some children with autism reach their developmental milestones at a normal pace and then regress.

Curse is a story of a young girl who is born with Autism, the main reason her father is violent towards the family. Watch out for this great story’s next screening. The Kenyan actors/ friends gave the story a facelift, sending the message right home.

The story took me back in time to when my sister and I would go deliver my mum’s merchandise to one of her clients who had a daughter, Eunice. Coincidentally, yes, we share the same name. Eunice is autistic, very friendly, and always ready to play. We never knew what her condition was; we only knew she was different. I will reach out to know how she is faring right now since they relocated to a different town.

Organizations such as the African Organization for Families and the Autism Society of Kenya were in attendance at the red carpet event. It is a pleasure to be part of the many Kenyans supporting autism awareness.

I Support Autism Awareness

It was an awesome event, and I was delighted to reconnect with other art enthusiasts.

#ISupportAutismAwareness.