Nine years ago, Steve Drakoulis founded Autism Community Network in NSW, aiming to bring families of children with autism together. Today it helps over 1600 families, children and adults with Autism.
An autism diagnosis for a child makes most parents lose the earth under their feet. The difference of their child often leads to isolation for the whole family.
Steve Dracoulis is the father of a boy with autism. Witnessing the great need for support and social inclusion for families of children with autism, nine years ago he set up Autism Community Network , a volunteer organization in New South Wales .
Today Autism Community Network helps over 1600 families, children, and adults with Autism. Their adult program is unique in the state of NSW. Organizing nights in an Autism friendly club, where they go out, have fun, but above all they share their experiences and fight social exclusion.
Listen to the interview in English with Steve Drakoulis founder of Autism Community Network , by playing the podcast attached on the top image.
