Summary
Join Anna Kennedy from Voice of Women Worldwide as she shares incredible updates from the autism community, including a successful university pilot program for 130 autistic students and the inspiring story of Jasmine, an Autism’s Got Talent performer who recently dazzled audiences on the show ‘This Is My Song.’ Anna interviews Heidi Carage about her son Callum’s remarkable journey from a Russian institution to becoming a talented dancer and autism advocate. Callum’s story reveals the challenges of late diagnosis at age 7.5, being mislabeled as the ‘naughty boy’ at school, and how his family fought through a complex adoption process to give him a loving home and sister who adores him. This heartwarming episode explores how dance became Callum’s escape and passion, leading to his participation in Autism’s Got Talent where he formed lifelong friendships with other autistic performers. Anna highlights the importance of proper support systems and understanding for autistic individuals, while celebrating the amazing talents within the autism community.