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Parents of children with autism are calling for urgent reform of the disability grant, saying it is no longer enough to cover education, therapy, and essential support.
In this News 19 TT exclusive, we’ll tell you why some families say access to education is becoming increasingly out of reach.
Stay tuned for Part One- Left behind: The cost of Autism care in Trinidad and Tobago, coming soon.
Sharlene Rampersad is a Trinidad and Tobago-based investigative journalist, multimedia reporter and editor. She is the founder of News 19 TT. With more than a decade of experience in Caribbean journalism, she specialises in in-depth reporting on social issues, governance, crime, climate change and inequality. Her work focuses on accountability journalism, uncovering underreported stories and amplifying the voices of communities across Trinidad and Tobago. Through News 19, she produces original video reports, on-the-ground coverage, and digital-first storytelling designed for modern audiences.