As Autism Awareness Month continues across Antigua and Barbuda, a local expert is shedding light on the everyday realities faced by autistic individuals in the twin-island nation. According to Antigua Observer, Observer Media sat down with Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis for the first installment of a new series titled "Autism and Me" — a dedicated effort to deepen public understanding of autism and its impact on daily life.
In this opening edition of the series, Dr. Belle-Jarvis focuses her attention on sensory processing — a critical but often overlooked aspect of the autistic experience — and why the creation of sensory safe spaces matters for autistic persons living in Antigua and Barbuda.
The series, as reported by Antigua Observer, is designed to bring informed, compassionate perspectives on autism to a broader audience, with Dr. Belle-Jarvis serving as a key voice in guiding that conversation throughout the coming installments.
