Home > Messages for World Autism Awareness Month 2021
This year for World Autism Awareness Month we wanted to share the incredible stories of our autism community. Throughout the month we conducted interviews and received so many beautiful messages. It’s both heart warming and inspiring.
Many of these stories have been shared on the Irabina Facebook Page. Follow our page and continue to the conversation.
AJ and Willow got together to tell us a bit about themselves and autism.
ViewIrabina has supported my son and I through an incredible transformation...
ViewClaudia met with us to share her and her family's story.
ViewWe are a family of 4 with both our girls on the spectrum...
ViewChris, whilst non-verbal, is still a great communicator. Jenny, Chris' Nanna, shares their story.
ViewMy journey towards working with those on the Autism Spectrum begun in my psychology undergrad...
ViewLoretta, mum to two beautiful boys, spoke to us about autism and her family
ViewDon't give up - our children will get where they need to be!
ViewMy name is Elara and I’m 17 years old...
ViewWhen I entered the 4 year old kinder room it was a hive of activity...
ViewMeet Michelle, Andy, Oscar and Archie. They're here to talk to us about their family and autism.
ViewBeing a parent of a child with additional needs has made me a better person.
ViewMeet James. His 22yo sister, Caitlyn, is on the spectrum and has been visiting Irabina for almost...
ViewPeople should treat children and adults with autism with more respect, understanding and courtesy.
ViewBailey is passionate about helping others understand autism and supporting kids, regardless of...
View"My autism .. it's kind of like a different side of me. I have myself, and I have a person behind me, looking after me"
ViewAlya joined us to chat about her 10yo daughter, Isabella. Bella loves to draw and sing, often using her drawings as...
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