Manila, June 15 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Crisis Intervention Unit held a home visit in the City of San Jose Del Monte (SJDM) in Bulacan on Saturday to assess the condition of the person with autism disorder who was physically abused in a public utility bus.

A social worker from the City Social Welfare and Development Office of SJDM assisted the victim who underwent a medical checkup, according to a news release Sunday.

Upon Secretary Rex Gatchalian's instruction, the DSWD coordinated with the local government unit (LGU) of SJDM for other possible interventions.

"We are looking into the possibility of referring the victim's family for psychosocial support under the Wireless Mental Health and Psychosoc...