A Mother’s Fight for Her Autistic Son in Guinea | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

In Guinea, a mother’s fierce love defies stigma and superstition as she fights for her autistic son Balde, whose condition is still wrongly blamed on evil spirits in many African communities. With limited resources and societal rejection, Diallo refused to give up—searching nationwide for help until her son found refuge at the Salim Foundation, the only free autism school in their town. Despite its vital work, the foundation survives on donations, teaching life skills and challenging misconceptions. Even now, at fifteen, Balde faces prejudice, but his mother’s dream remains clear: to see him…