Faria Arsh's Inspiring Journey of Hope and Resilience inside the Autistic World

08/16/23 • 32 min

Imagine walking in Faria Arsh's shoes for a moment. A devoted mother to a non-verbal, severely autistic daughter, Faria has not only navigated through the labyrinth of special needs parenting but also found innovative methods to simplify their life.
In our engaging conversation, Faria opens her heart about her journey with her daughter, Afia, from finding a specialized school, embracing technology for communication to preparing for the changes that puberty brings to a child with autism.
The second part of our heart-to-heart with Faria takes you through Afia's life transitions. The shift from picture cards to an iPad to assist in communication, the importance of establishing a strong support network, and meticulously planning even the simplest of daily tasks.
But the highlight of our conversation is Faria's ingenious toilet training method, a game-changer for many parents in the special needs community.
It’s a blend of her personal and professional experiences that formed the foundation of her successful approach, now encapsulated in her book 'Toilet Training for Autistic and Send Children and Adults.'
Navigating through life with Afia, Faria has discovered joy in simple things. Despite the challenges of parenting an autistic child, they find happiness in their unique ways.
It's a journey that can inspire, educate and offer a fresh perspective on living with autism.
So, tune in as we unravel the resilience, dedication, and hope that propels Faria in this journey of love and acceptance.
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