Overcoming Barriers: Autism in the Somali Community (English version)

‘Overcoming Barriers: Autism in the Somali community’ is a short film telling the stories of Bristol-based Somali families affected by autism, and the professionals who support them.
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) research has revealed that cultural stigma surrounding mental health, challenging behaviour and disability means that families in the Somali community often hide their child and don’t seek help early. Parents can feel isolated and don’t engage with support services for their child. Research also suggests that service providers would benefit from a better understanding of the cultural perceptions of autism and the impact that this has on engagement with services.
Like other migrant groups, the Somali community has high numbers of children with autism, many of whom are likely to be severely affected. But there is no Somali word for autism, making it hard to understand and accept.
More than 70 families in the Bristol Somali community have one or more children with autism. They are supported by a community organisation, Autism Independence, led by Nura Aabe. Nura came to Bristol from Somalia at the age of 10 and her oldest son has autism. Autism Independence works with health, social care and education services to bridge the gap between family’s needs and service provision.

[@samiraosman46]

this is breaking my heart. I have autism and it’s sad to see how the community sees people like us.

[@saidoelmi4351]

Ilahayow caruurta noo xifdi aamin Yaa rabi 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴❤️❤️

[@wm9669]

Somali mothers are the strongest. Subhannallah. May allah reward them for all the struggles

[@supergirlrose54]

Thank you nura for building a well needed foundation for support and research

[@EylulOyku-gw6oj]

Inshallah back strong army Somalia people l so love All Somalia and All muslims people I'm from Turkey

[@sahrah9372]

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love tukish people

[@daughterofapoet]

thank you brother ...we love Turkey ❤

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[@sunny...3602]

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[@dahaboabdulle5744]

Illaahayow dhaman carrurta noocaafi yaaAllah caawi hooyooyinka dhiban anagana hanoogaridin amiin

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Aamiin aamiin aamin Yaa rabbi raxmiim

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Rabbiyoow noo caafi masaakinta xanuunsan 🤲🤲🤲😭😭😭

[@Shukri127]

Alah swt ha ku cafiyo dhamaan carurta

[@Ima738]

I live in Milwaukee Wisconsin mid ka mid ah ilmaheyga ayaa balan leg bishan hada lagu juro balan iiso duceya illaah kabadbaadiyo insha allah

[@xamdijire4960]

Aamiin aamiin yaa rabi

[@duniyojama1463]

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[@xamdijire4960]

Illahaya ah caafiyo caruuta dhamaanto

[@fardowsaali8791]

Amiin amiin

[@snowflake1989]

May Allah swt protect us and our children against the evils I'm this dunya subhanallah why are minority communities more affected than any other community especially Somali community

[@snowflake1989]

@Djibouti's Finnest Troll they are affected in the UK 4 out 5 families are affected... somalis everywhere. We need to get educated people throughout time people have picked on those without knowledge as they are weak

[@MsKingusbaby1]

@Djibouti's Finnest Troll
This was filmed in Bristol, UK. Nothing to do with only America, or only Somalis, it is a modern world problem everywhere in West. Genetic factors and environmental factors play a role together. May Allah (swt) make it possible to heal them and give Jannatul firdaus for all families who struggle.

[@RK-ep8qy]

@@2020Ibrahim uhh what? Please don't spread misinformation

[@mursalwarsame5839]

@@snowflake1989 stop giving your kids vaccines tests fucking low iq don’t make them rat test!!!

[@mursalwarsame5839]

@@MsKingusbaby1 no America and the west are known to test new medical products on minorities because they are not aware of the risk stop giving your children vaccines and drinking tap water 💧!!!

[@Hornscope]

The important thing to ask is why somali children in the West are getting Autism and how to prevent it

[@auti34]

I have autism it runs in my family

[@umwaleedma9580]

What is the song called at the beginning 😍

[@NIHRARCWest]

It's by Safiyo Tusmo and it's called 'Maxay ka tiri xanuunka autism ka'. It's wonderful, isn't it?

[@maktoobyt2009]

Asma Nurani wa gabay

[@mohamedahmedjaamac9544]

@@NIHRARCWest
Maaha hees ee waa gabay dareenkiisa wata

[@maslaxcanshur5321]

allha hidn cafiyo

[@hanajrde4924]

My brothers has autism too😢

[@halohalo2805]

(ALLAAAAHU AKBAR ☝)

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Kaqabaa

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Kerbuu

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[@alimohomed6718]

Somalidu dhulkoodabmay haga jistan inta caruurtoda cudurada

[@mursalwarsame5839]

War the vaccines cause and Somali women tend to do that !!!