Autism: my journey through rage, shame, stigma, and acceptance | #NomadicHustle 27 w/ Fatuma Bulale, Mother and Advocate

Autism: my journey through rage, shame, stigma, and acceptance |  #NomadicHustle 27 w/ Fatuma Bulale, Mother and Advocate

On this episode of #NomadicHustle I had a chance to chat with Faduma Ahmed Bulale and discuss her journey as a mother of a child on the autism spectrum. 

We talked about observing and noticing the signs of delays and seeking medical help; evaluation and diagnosis, the impact of autism on; Marriage, friendships, family dynamics and isolation, the different stages of rage, shame, stigma and acceptance — and much more!

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Faduma is a parent of a child with special needs, a community advocate, and founding member of the Somali Parent Education Board (SPEB).  

She supports families of children with special needs in the East African community to increase opportunities for the families to collaborate, share information and broaden understanding of the resources and services available to them. 

She believes that early intervention can improve a child's overall development. Children who receive autism and developmental delay appropriate education and support at key developmental stages are more likely to gain essential social skills and react better in society.

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