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A mother's insight to raising an autistic child. The stigma, daily challenges and where she draws her strength from
Kelly Elfalak, is a name we are all familiar with.
In 2021, her son, Anthony Junior, AJ, went missing from the family’s rural NSW property.
As a nation, we all were anxiously waiting and praying for AJ.
We all became increasingly concerned especially as AJ is autistic and non-verbal.
However, AJ is a true miracle, he was found safe and well.
On Wine with Wita, Kelly and I discussed the stigma associated with an autism diagnosis and the daily challenges she faces.
Like all parents of special needs children, Kelly, is a true warrior. She openly discussed her fight to always advocate what is…
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