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Autism Awareness Month: Far East Furqans

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Season 5, episode 133
39 min / Published

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we’re excited to bring you an inspiring conversation with Ritarsha Furqan, a Commander in the U.S. Navy and voice behind the Far East Furqans blog. Ritarsha is not only navigating her dual military life alongside her husband, but she is also raising third culture kids in Japan—an experience filled with unique challenges and rich rewards.

In this episode, we delve deep into Ritarsha’s personal journey as a parent of a child with autism. She shares her experiences navigating the unique challenges and immense joys that come with raising a neurodiverse child in a foreign country. Through her blog, “Far East Furqans,” Ritarsha offers a window into her life in Japan, providing guidance and encouragement for others to explore Japan.

Whether you’re a parent, an advocate, or simply someone looking to broaden your understanding of autism, this episode is a must-listen. 

https://fareastfurqans.com/

 

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