I am excited to share an amazing conversation I had with Tola Andu, a health care professional, parent advocate and founder of the TOLA ANDU Foundation. In this episode, we dive into Tola's journey as a parent of a child on the autism spectrum and discuss the challenges she faced along the way. We talk about the importance of creating a supportive community for parents of children on the autism spectrum, overcoming stigma, and prioritising self-care as a parent.

We also chat about advocating for your child in the education system, choosing the right school, and collaborating with schools to ensure the success of neurodivergent children. Plus, we get to learn more about the TOLA ANDU Foundation and its mission to create awareness and support for neurodivergent children in Nigeria. So grab a cuppa and join us for an insightful conversation on navigating parenthood as a parent of a child on the autism spectrum and breaking down the stigma around autism in ethnic minority communities.

Takeaways:

- Creating a supportive community for parents of children on the autism spectrum is key.

- Overcoming stigma is possible by prioritising your child's needs and not caring about others' opinions.

- Advocacy is crucial in the education system and obtaining necessary support for children with autism.

- Choosing the right school for a neurodivergent child is important to prioritise their needs.

- Collaboration between schools and parents is essential for the success of neurodivergent children.

- The education system needs improvements in terms of resources and support for neurodivergent children.

- The TOLA ANDU Foundation is doing amazing work to create awareness and support for neurodivergent children in Nigeria. Learn more here www.tafautismcare.org