Embarking on a Path of Awareness: Somali Autism Summit Unites Advocates and Families
Empowering Families: The Somali Autism Summit Sparks Critical Conversations
The inaugural Maangaar Summit, hosted in Bloomington, was a vibrant gathering that drew Somali parents, healthcare professionals, and service providers together. They shared a singular goal: tackling the hurdles faced by families with autistic children in their community. "Maangaar," which translates to "unique mind" in Somali, symbolizes their focus on autism. This issue has become particularly pressing in Minnesota, where, by 2020, one in 16…