Navigating Autism

April 28, 2026

Autism advocacy often focuses on awareness, but for many families, especially in underserved communities, the real challenges go far beyond that. From access to care and education to basic needs like housing and food, there are critical gaps that don’t always get the attention they deserve. Joining us now is Simone Gordon, Founder of The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation, here to share her personal journey raising a child with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder, and how she’s turning that experience into powerful advocacy and real support for families in need.

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