Summary
Join Anna Kennedy as she shares her recent experiences collaborating with autism organizations and law enforcement initiatives. From a heartwarming Born Anxious fashion show featuring 5-year-old Oscar walking the catwalk to groundbreaking work with the Metropolitan Police that has grown their autism support group to 450 members, Anna highlights the incredible progress being made in autism awareness. She also celebrates patron Tamaya Fife’s nomination for Miss Junior Teen Great Britain and shares practical travel advice for autistic individuals navigating train stations. In this compelling episode, Anna interviews Rachel Williams, a military wife and mother of four children, three of whom are on the autism spectrum. Rachel opens up about her journey from having no real understanding of autism to navigating multiple diagnoses while juggling army life, studying for a health science degree, and pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor. Her raw and honest account of the early signs, challenging moments with judgmental strangers, and the complex diagnosis process offers invaluable insights for other parents walking a similar path.