Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Reintegrating Our Daughter Into School Life
EPISODE 2 • SEASON 7 00:34:09

In this episode, Lola Dada-Olley and her husband Tosan discuss their journey with their daughter Alero, who is on the autism spectrum. They share their decision-making process regarding Alero's education, including the challenges of navigating special education services, the impact of the pandemic, and the importance of adaptability in parenting. They reflect on their choice to temporarily withdraw Alero from school for therapy and the subsequent decision to reintegrate her into a supportive school environment. The couple emphasizes the significance of building a supportive community and learning from others' experiences in similar situations.

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