Nievera shares 'magical' bond with autistic son, expresses fear for his future

Singer Martin Nievera shared his experiences and emotions about being the father of Santino, his son diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), during an episode of ABS-CBN’s Magandang Buhay.

Nievera described their bond as 'magical' and expressed gratitude for how Santino has changed his life.

He emphasized the importance of seeing the world through an autistic child's eyes, noting that because of Santino, he learned to be a better entertainer.

In tears during the interview, Nievera admitted fears about Santino’s future when he is no longer around, expressing concern over who will translate and advocate for his son’s needs.

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