Many Somali fathers are struggling in silence when raising a child with autism.
They often feel lost, ashamed, or disconnected from the process of diagnosis and support. Some believe they have to ‘tough it out.’ Others stay quiet due to community pressure.
But fathers matter. Their involvement can transform a child’s life.
At VSN, we run father-focused sessions to break that silence. We’ve seen dads go from distant to engaged—once they understand autism and how to support their children.
Let’s uplift our fathers—not leave them out.