In Season 2, Episode 12 of The Autism Podcast, Chris and James interview Abby Brooke, an autistic advocate based in Kenya and lead of the 'Walking Autism' initiative.
During the episode, we hear all about Abby's fascinating journey towards diagnosis and self-acceptance, the aims and importance of her Walking Autism initiative, and some of the key issues and challenges facing the autistic and wider autism community in Kenya, including particular stigma issues and challenges accessing support.
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Links:
Abby's Walking Autism website: www.walkingautism.co.ke
Abby's Walking Autism Facebook page Abby's Walking Autism page on Instagram To sponsor Abby please visit: https://gogetfunding.com/sponser-a-kilometre-summit-to-sea-a-2000kms-walk-in-kenya-for-autism/
London Autism Group Charity website: londonautismgroupcharity.org
Facebook page: facebook.com/londonautismgroupcharity
London Autism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272747662886046/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lagcharity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lagcharity
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