Anika Smith

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About Anika Smith

Anika Smith is a linguistics student and teaching assistant for children with autism. She lives in England with her son, Noah. Anika was diagnosed with autism at the age of 14, after a tumultuous diagnostic process. Noah is six years old and diagnosed with autism too. They journey together.

Instagram: @senseautism

This article was featured in Issue 69 – The Gift of Calm This Season

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