Raising an Autistic Child in the Afghan-American Community - Medina’s Story

DEC 15, 202566 MIN
Moms Talk Autism Podcast

Raising an Autistic Child in the Afghan-American Community - Medina’s Story

DEC 15, 202566 MIN

Description

In this episode, we sit down with Medina Faizy-Hashemi, an Afghan-American mom raising an autistic son. Medina opens up about navigating diagnosis, cultural expectations, and the unique challenges families in the Afghan-American community face when seeking support. We talk about representation, storytelling, advocacy, and why every culture needs more understanding, visibility, and acceptance. It’s honest, powerful, and a conversation we’re honored to share.


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