Autism Awareness: Understanding Autism, Dispelling Myths, Resources and supports

Dear Listeners,

April is National Autism Awareness Month. The aim of the observance is to raise awareness, foster environments of acceptance, advocate for resources and support for people with autism. Bermuda, this month take the time learn more about autism, and what you can do as a fellow community member to raise awareness and foster acceptance.

This episode of Bermuda Health-Abets, a podcast where we discuss everything from A to Z on healthy living, is focused on Autism Awareness: Understanding Autism, Dispelling Myths, Resources and supports. #empoweringinformingandmotivating Bermuda residents to live well.

Our guests this episode are Dr. Jahnae Harvey, Executive Director; and Mrs. Emma Williams, Assistant Funding & Administrative Officer from Tomorrows Voices. During this episode, Dr. Harvey and Mrs. Williams talk about what Autism is and how it may show up differently person to person, common myths and misconceptions about autism, what inspired the opening of the Tomorrows Voices Organization, the services & therapies offered at Tomorrows Voices, and what activities Tomorrow's Voice are having during the month of April. Listeners, as you tune into this episode think about how you can support autism awareness.

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Empowering, Informing and Motivating Bermuda Residents to Live Well