Summary
Join autism advocate Anna Kennedy as she sits down with Jane Franklin, a passionate dance teacher and business owner who’s revolutionizing inclusive activities for children with additional needs. Jane shares her inspiring journey of combining her expertise in dance and fitness with her personal experience as a mother of two children with additional needs, creating the groundbreaking “Dance for All” project that’s breaking down barriers in the dance community. Discover how Jane’s son Charlie, diagnosed with autism at age three, is now thriving and has even inspired a new football initiative called “Autistic FC” – a YouTube channel concept turned into real inclusive football sessions. This heartwarming conversation explores the challenges parents face finding truly inclusive activities, the power of early intervention, and how one family’s determination is creating opportunities for countless other children who just want to belong and participate in the activities they love.