Wawan's Prayer (FULL FILM) Autism in Indonesia

Summary

The transcript narrates two distinct stories. The first part discusses the rise in the value of the Indonesian rupiah and the response needed for this economic change. The second part follows the journey of Wawan, a child with autism. It details his developmental challenges, therapeutic interventions, and his remarkable progress in learning to read and interact. Wawan's story highlights his struggles and successes, the support of his family and teachers, and the financial and emotional toll of his condition. The narrative emphasizes the importance of acceptance and perseverance in overcoming challenges.

Takeaways

• 📈 The rupiah's value has increased significantly against the US dollar, leading to higher exchange rates in banks.
• 🧒 Parents noticed their child's delayed speech and potential autism at an early age, leading them to seek therapy.
• 👨‍⚕️ Initial therapies showed no improvement, but a different therapy at Ulin Hospital helped the child start speaking.
• 📚 Despite challenges, the child learned to read on his own and demonstrated impressive reading skills in kindergarten.
• 👶 The child had emotional outbursts and sensitivity to loud noises, making it difficult to find a suitable school.
• 🏫 A specialized school, Bina Anggita, accepted the child, where he received more understanding and appropriate support.
• 👨‍🎤 The child has a remarkable memory and learning ability, quickly memorizing and recalling information.
• 🛫 Financial burdens are significant for the family, including costs for specialized schooling and travel.
• 🙏 The child's religious practices, including regular prayers, have brought structure and guidance to his life.
• ❤️ The family has accepted the child's condition and believes in supporting his unique strengths and potential.

Q & A

What recent economic development is mentioned in the script?

The value of the rupiah has increased to rival the US dollar, leading banks to pay a higher exchange rate for rupiah.

How did Wawan's parents first notice his developmental delays?

They noticed that Wawan's speech was delayed compared to his peers and that he seemed to ignore them when they tried to get his attention.

What steps did Wawan's parents take after suspecting he had autism?

They read about autism in a newspaper, took him to a therapist who confirmed the diagnosis, and switched him to a different therapy at Ulin Hospital, where he learned how to speak.

What challenges did Wawan face in kindergarten?

Wawan could not sit still like the other children, ran around the school, and often got upset by loud noises, making it difficult for the teachers to manage him.

How did Wawan surprise his kindergarten teacher?

During a dismissal routine where students had to read aloud a word from the blackboard, Wawan read all the words, surprising the teacher who did not realize he could read.

What advice did an elderly healer give about Wawan's condition?

The healer advised focusing on developing Wawan's talent in music and mentioned that a spirit's disturbance might be causing his condition.

What dietary changes were made to help Wawan, and what was the result?

Wawan was given a diet free from wheat flour, cow's milk, artificial coloring, and preservatives. This helped him become calmer and more obedient.

What special bond did Wawan have, and how did he react to a significant event related to this bond?

Wawan had a strong bond with his grandfather. When his grandfather passed away, Wawan sensed it and ran around the boarding house sobbing.

How has Wawan's ability to memorize and learn impacted his life?

Wawan has an exceptional capacity to memorize and learn quickly, which helped him retrieve deleted data from a laptop and perform well in a Koran reading championship.

What is Wawan's routine related to prayer, and how has it influenced his teacher?

Wawan performs his ablutions and wakes up early for the pre-dawn prayer, guiding his teacher, Mr. Yasin, to adopt a similar routine.