Aisha, a Black British mother from Harpurhey, shared her autistic son Jamal’s story in our 2023 workshop. Initially, cultural stigma made her hesitant to discuss Jamal’s autism, fearing community judgment tied to traditional beliefs. Playing Oware during our sessions…
Tendai, a Zimbabwean refugee in Moston, joined our 2024 learning circle with her autistic daughter, Chipo (14). Singing Shona lullabies during workshops helped Chipo regulate emotions, boosting her WEMWBS score by 15%. Tendai, once isolated due to language barriers,…
Malik, a 16-year-old autistic Somali youth from Newton Heath, struggled with social isolation. Our 2023 Chihwande-hwande (hide and seek) games at a festival sparked his engagement, with 90% of youth reporting fun. Malik volunteered to record oral histories, gaining…
Fatima, a Nigerian carer in Harpurhey, faced stigma when her autistic son, Ade, was labeled a “spirit child” in her community. Our 2024 exhibition introduced her to African folk tales reimagined to challenge such beliefs. Ade’s participation in Oware…
Kofi, a 20-year-old Ghanaian volunteer in Moston, joined our 2023 training with Vox Pops. As an autistic youth, he learned digital editing for our documentary, earning a certificate (90% skill gain). Recording his family’s oral history about Ghanaian games…
Sarah, an Ethiopian asylum seeker in Newton Heath, recorded her autistic daughter’s story in 2024, using Amharic songs to ease stigma tied to spiritual beliefs. Workshops at Manchester Museum, attended by 300, helped Sarah advocate for autism services, with…