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Episode 39 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast features Liesje Dusauzay, CEO and Founder of Sparkle Sheffield Autistic Charity. This award-winning charity founded by Leesh started in 2014 as an informal support group for parents of autistic children in Sheffield.
In this conversational interview, Leesh (as she prefers to be called) explains how she drew on own experience as a parent of three autistic children to find answers for herself and other parents of autistic children in Sheffield.
Listen to Episode 39 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Leesh Dusauzay talks about:*How she found out that one of her children was autistic
*Initial challenges faced in trying to find answers to questions about autism and hurdles she had to overcome
*What led her to start an informal parents support group which evolved in time to become a registered charity in 2015
*Empowerment and support for parents, carers and friends of autistic people (children and adults)
*Royal recognition received by Sparkle Sheffield Autistic Charity in 2022 (Queen's award for voluntary services)
*Unique groups for service delivery: Sparkle Tots, Sparkle, Sparkle On, Aut-Some, Twinkle
Listen to Episode 39 of the Sheffield's Hidden Gems podcast as Leesh Dusauzay shares some of the charity's plans for 2023 and beyond.
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