Faria Arsh: How she started the Autism Foundation in the U.K.

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?

Tony Mantor

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🗓️ 3 April 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Send us Fan Mail Faria Ash on Building the Autism Foundation, Training, Advocacy, and Safer Care in the UK Host Tony Mantor welcomes back autism advocate Faria Ash, who returns to share her progress since discussing her book on toilet training for autistic and SEND children and adults, based on her nonverbal daughter Aia’s real-life story. Faria explains that the book’s success led her to form the Autism Foundation in the UK (officially launched October 2023), expanding from workshops into ...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me, Embracing Autism and Mental Health Worldwide, hosted by Tony Mature.
0:14.0	Broadcasting from the heart of Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:20.0	Join us as our guests share their raw, powerful stories.
0:25.3	Some will spark laughter.
0:27.5	Others will move you to tears.
0:30.4	These real-life journeys inspire, connect, and remind you that you're never alone.
0:41.6	We're igniting a global movement to empower everyone to make a lasting difference by fostering deep awareness, unwavering acceptance, and profound
0:49.3	understanding of autism and mental health. Tune in, be inspired, and join us in transforming the world one story at a time.
1:03.2	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor.
1:05.1	Welcome to Why Not Me, embracing autism and mental health worldwide.
1:09.2	If these conversations resonate with you,
1:11.6	I invite you to tap follow. It helps us to reach more people who may need to hear them. Thank you for being
1:17.3	here. Joining us today is Faria Arsh. She was on this podcast about a year and a half ago. She shared
1:23.9	powerful insights about autism, advocacy, and the importance of community. Since that
1:29.0	conversation, she hasn't just continued the work. She's taken it to an entirely new level.
1:34.1	She is now the founder of a growing autism foundation in the UK, dedicated to empowering individuals
1:39.8	on the spectrum, supporting families, and building real inclusion, not just awareness.
1:45.2	So before we dive into our episode, we'll be back with an uninterrupted show right after a word
1:50.3	from our sponsors. Thanks for joining us today.
1:52.7	No, thanks for having me. Thank you.
1:54.5	Oh, it's my pleasure. Tell us about your journey since we last talked.
1:57.7	So since we last talked, that was probably at the beginning
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