In this amazing episode, Chels is joined by Tash (@tashdelrosario) - a mother to two girls, Ava and Aliyah, who are both autistic with additional support needs. Tash uses her social media platform to share insights into her family’s everyday life - including joyful moments and happy stims, sound fixations and sensory challenges, outings with support workers, morning GRWMs for school, and afternoon dance parties. Tash has reached over 425k people on her social media platforms and her message is clear: difference doesn’t need fixing, and if we all had a little more awareness around autism and what it can be like living with a disability the world would be a better, more inclusive place.

We chat about:

• The isolation and identity shift that Tash experienced as a carer and a mother

• The personal journey she went on to learn about autism, advocate for her girls, and become their safe space

• Sensory differences, communication devices, and non-verbal communication and connection

• The realities of how hard (and important) it is to look after herself

• The incredible bond she has with her girls and how she creates a safe space in a world that doesn’t always accommodate them

We were so honoured Tash took the time to chat so honestly and openly with us, she is incredible and we hope you enjoy this episode.  

You can find Tash on instagram and TikTok.

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