Messages for World Autism Awareness Month 2021

Check out the messages we received for World Autism Awareness Month!

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.

Read and watch the stories below.

Willow and AJ's Story
(video)

AJ and Willow got together to tell us a bit about themselves and autism.

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A Message from Deborah

Irabina has supported my son and I through an incredible transformation...

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Claudia's Story
(video)

Claudia met with us to share her and her family's story.

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A Mother's Story

We are a family of 4 with both our girls on the spectrum...

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Chris and Jenny's Story
(video)

Chris, whilst non-verbal, is still a great communicator. Jenny, Chris' Nanna, shares their story.

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A Psychologist's Story

My journey towards working with those on the Autism Spectrum begun in my psychology undergrad...

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Loretta's Story
(video)

Loretta, mum to two beautiful boys, spoke to us about autism and her family

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A Message from Christian's Mum

Don't give up - our children will get where they need to be!

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Elara's Story

My name is Elara and I’m 17 years old...

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A Story From a Speechie

When I entered the 4 year old kinder room it was a hive of activity...

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Payne Family's Story
(video)

Meet Michelle, Andy, Oscar and Archie. They're here to talk to us about their family and autism.

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A Message from Skye's Mum

Being a parent of a child with additional needs has made me a better person.

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James' Story
(video)

Meet James. His 22yo sister, Caitlyn, is on the spectrum and has been visiting Irabina for almost...

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A Message from William's Mum

People should treat children and adults with autism with more respect, understanding and courtesy.

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Bailey's Story
(video)

Bailey is passionate about helping others understand autism and supporting kids, regardless of...

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Lachlan's Story
(video)

"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"

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Alya's Story
(video)

Alya joined us to chat about her 10yo daughter, Isabella. Bella loves to draw and sing, often using her drawings as...

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