Lifeline

ENGLISH: In this deeply personal and practical guide, Samia Ali shares her transformative journey of raising a son with autism. Drawing from her experience as both a mother and health professional, she offers compassionate advice for families navigating the challenges of autism, from initial diagnosis to building independence. This groundbreaking bilingual English-Somali resource fills a critical gap in autism literature, particularly for Somali and Muslim families where autism remains largely misunderstood or stigmatised. Samis Ali's cultural insights and lived experience make this an invaluable guide for parents seeking to empower their children toward fulfilling, independent futures while honoring their cultural heritage. SAMIA ALI is an autism advocate, a mother, author of "Lifeline: A Story of Hope." and co-founder of Daryeel Autism supporting families through education and community building. In 2023, she established a centre for children with special needs in Hargeisa, serving over 20 children with various developmental conditions. Samia has assisted numerous families, connecting them with essential resources and challenging stigma surrounding autism. Based in Leicester, UK, she continues her mission to empower families of children with additional needs. SOOMAALI: Buuggan waa mid si gaar ah uga hadlaya khibaradda Saamiya Cali, oo ah hooyo wiil la nool Autism. Waxay ka waramaysa caqabadihii iyo hormarkii ay soo martay. Waxay talo buuxda la wadaageysaa akhristaha waayo- aragnimada iyo rajo gelinta ay ka baratay nolosheeda. Waa qof taqaan kana shaqaysay arimaha bulshada dhanka caafimaadka, autism-ka, iwm. Buuggan oo ah mid labo-af, Ingiriis iyo Soomaali, wuxuu wax tar u yahay Soomaali iyo qoyayska guud ee ajanabiga ah, horayna u aqoon autism-ka. Saamiya Cali waxay si kooban ula wadaagi akhristaha khibradeeda taabanaysa Muslim, dumar, iyo hooyo, taas oo faa'ido weyn u leh qoysaska haysta ilmo Autism la nool. SAAMIYA CALI waa Autism advocate, hooyo, qoraaga "Tubta Nolosha Autism-ka", iyo aasaasaha Daryeel Autism oo caawiya qoysaska dhinaca aqoonta iyo wacyo-gelinta bulshadeed. 2023 waxay wadankeena ka aasaastay xarun lagu xanaaneeyo ilmaha baahida gaarga ah qaba, kuwaas oo ah 20 caruur oo kala duwan dhinaca baahidaas. Saamiya waxay caawisay qoysas fara badan dhinaca isku xirka qoysaska iyo adeegayada guud oo ka caawinaya baahidooda ku aadan autism-ka. Saamiya Cali waxay degan tahay Lester, Ingiriiska, oo ay ilaa iyo hadda ka waddo shaqadaas.