Summary
Join autism advocate Anna Kennedy as she welcomes Stella Waterhouse, founder of an innovative accessible travel website for sensory travelers, in this heartwarming podcast episode. Anna shares personal moments from celebrating her son Angelo’s 30th birthday, highlighting the beautiful routines and small victories that make autism families special, while also announcing exciting upcoming events including Autism’s Got Talent and the Autism Expo at Brunel University. Stella opens up about her fascinating journey from struggling in traditional school to finding her calling working with autistic children at specialized Steiner-based schools, revealing how three very different children with the same autism diagnosis sparked her lifelong passion for understanding the spectrum. The conversation beautifully captures the magic of working with autistic individuals, from the challenge of non-verbal communication to those precious moments when trust is built and meaningful connections are made, offering listeners both practical insights and emotional inspiration about the autism community.