April 03, 2025

Encouraging Acceptance in Saudi Arabia, with Nora Alharbi | TBT

27 minutes

*THROWBACK EPISODE*

This episode with Nora Alharbi was originally released on May 20, 2021. ----more----

Discover what’s possible when a mother learns her child’s language.

Nora Alharbi is a teacher and a mother to four children in Saudi Arabia. Her second child, Fares, is autistic. Fares receives services at Namaee Center, our partner site in Riyadh.

In this conversation, we discuss:

The level of autism awareness in Saudi Arabia and what services are available for families there

How Nora came to accept her son’s autism

Fares’ autistic strengths and relationship with his siblings

How his communication skills have developed since attending Namaee Center

Advice for other parents who may be struggling with accepting their child’s diagnosis

Are you a parent wanting to connect with other parents who may be going through similar experiences? You can find support and resources in our Global Autism Community.

Just a reminder, our community is open to anyone related to autism. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a professional in the field, you can participate in these important conversations on our platform.

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We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.

Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project

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April 03, 2025

Encouraging Acceptance in Saudi Arabia, with Nora Alharbi | TBT

27 minutes

*THROWBACK EPISODE*

This episode with Nora Alharbi was originally released on May 20, 2021. ----more----

Discover what’s possible when a mother learns her child’s language.

Nora Alharbi is a teacher and a mother to four children in Saudi Arabia. Her second child, Fares, is autistic. Fares receives services at Namaee Center, our partner site in Riyadh.

In this conversation, we discuss:

The level of autism awareness in Saudi Arabia and what services are available for families there

How Nora came to accept her son’s autism

Fares’ autistic strengths and relationship with his siblings

How his communication skills have developed since attending Namaee Center

Advice for other parents who may be struggling with accepting their child’s diagnosis

Are you a parent wanting to connect with other parents who may be going through similar experiences? You can find support and resources in our Global Autism Community.

----more----

We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.

Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community

Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project

----more----

We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey.

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