A Father's Journey Back to School

When his son was diagnosed with autism, Mr Mohammad Tarmizi found himself struggling to understand how best to support him. Determined to learn more, he decided to return to school and deepen his knowledge of special needs education.

Balancing work, family responsibilities and studies was not easy, but the experience gave him valuable insights into autism and how he could better support not only his son, but also other families facing similar challenges.

What started as a personal journey soon became a meaningful pursuit of knowledge, empathy and lifelong learning.

For Mr Tarmizi, going back to school was about more than earning a qualification. It was about becoming a better father and making a difference in the lives of others.

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