Kindness is Connection: Nurturing Neurodiversity through Autism Advocacy with Shekira Farrell 'Kindness Is' Podcast by Kind Cotton

In this episode Kaitlin is joined by Shekira Farrell, a passionate autism advocate and proud mother. Discover Shekira's journey as a mother of an autistic child, the challenges they faced, and the founding of Jay at Play—a transformative initiative promoting understanding, inclusion, and positive self-identities for autistic youth. Learn how creativity, artivism, and community workshops are shaping a world where kindness bridges the gap between neurodivergent and neurotypical children. Don't miss this inspiring episode that explores the profound impact of kindness in fostering acceptance and celebrating differences.

Jai At Play
https://jai-at-play.com/

Quotes
"I wanted to go to social media and connect and meet with other families. Just let them know that they weren't alone"

"Community is so important right? Community with like-minded people…"

"That Joy is something that's really important and should be celebrated right now."

"So kindness to me. Kindness is acceptance. Kindness is friendship. kindness is understanding and it's very important to note that kindness is empathy."

"Because at the end of the day, we all want to be treated with kindness and respect."


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