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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

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