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Ted X Speaker Reveals What it’s Like Having Autistic Son in Somali Community

2 April 2019

‘Overcoming Barriers: Autism in the Somali community’ film premiere

2 April 2019

Autism Independence's CEO Nura Aabe recognised by 'Points of Light'.

"You should feel very proud for having created an organisation that not only is eliminating the stigma, but also helping bridge the gap between parents and professionals". (Theresa May, Prime Minister).

19 February 2019

How does someone with autism go shopping?

3 February 2019

Overcoming Barriers: Autism in the Somali Community

Video by Autism Independence and NIHR

1 January 2019

Reflecting the experiences of Somali families affected by autism through film

17 December 2018

Raising awareness of mental health in primary children

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1 January 2018

Nura Aabe's TedxBristol profile...

Nura's profile from the TedxBristol event.

2 November 2017

Nura does TedxBristol!

2 November 2017

Here’s How You React To Your Son’s Autism When Your Language Has No Word For Autism

At first, Nura Aabe avoided her son’s autism diagnosis. Now she uses her experience to change the lives of other families. By Aisha Gani.

31 July 2017

Nura is interviewed for the What About Us podcast.

7 June 2017

Focus on stigma for second paper published from Somali autism project

7 March 2017