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SEWA’s SAPNA (South Asian Parents Network & Advocacy) program serves neurodivergent children and their families, offering culturally responsive education, advocacy, and support. The program reduces stigma and isolation by providing tools for parents to navigate autism, ADHD, and learning differences. In just the last six months, SAPNA has grown rapidly, hosting monthly community outreach events at SEWA’s Brooklyn Center site and community venues across Minnesota. Families continue to seek connection, validation, and culturally resonant resources through this essential program.
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Understanding Neurodiversity & It's Challenges
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SAPNA offers ongoing social skills groups for autistic individuals, along with monthly sensory-friendly and neurodiversity-affirming social events designed to foster community and connection. These inclusive gatherings are open to all, but serve as a safe and supportive space for neurodivergent individuals to build relationships, promote acceptance, and celebrate diversity. Monthly family-centered activities provide sensory-friendly, accessible opportunities for SAPNA families to connect and grow together, while dedicated support groups for family members to emphasize the importance of family involvement in building a strong, compassionate community.
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South Asian Persons of Neurodiverse
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Sapna, or ‘सपना’ in Hindi, means dream.
SEWA hosts space for peer-to-peer support where families can connect and discuss mutual needs & support services available for neurodiverse individuals.
We have a SAPNA podcast, SAPNA Dreamers, available here.
We want to bridge the gap and provide resources so we can help families realize and reach their goals.
SAPNA meets Fridays at 11:30am. Email sapna@sewa-aifw.org for more info.
