Afghan Autism Parenting Journey
Breaking the Silence: Navigating Autism in the Afghan Diaspora - One Story at a Time!
Autism doesn't come with an instruction guide.
It comes with a family who will never give up.
- Kerry Margo
Welcome!
Thank you for visiting our site!
OUR VISION
Afghan Autism Parenting Journey is more than just a blog! It is a movement to amplify voices, foster awareness and build a supportive community for Afghan families on the autism journey, ensuring that no Afghan parent walks this path alone.
THE BLOGGER
Hilai N. (Freshta) is an Afghan-Canadian parent, an ESL instructor and advocate, with an academic background in Psychology and Health Studies from the University of Toronto. Hilai is currently specializing in Autism and Behavioural Sciences (ABA). She shares the journey of raising a 10-year-old autistic son while raising awareness and support for autism in Afghan communities.
MISSION
OUR PURPOSE DEFINED
Through shared authentic personal stories, cultural insights, practical guidance and advocacy, our mission at Afghan Autism Parenting Journey is to dismantle stigma, embrace neurodiversity, build a compassionate community and create a future where Afghan children with autism are seen, heard and supported with love and dignity.
LET'S NORMALIZE AUTISM!