About the Author
Bode Abifarin is the mother of eight-year-old twin boys, Ethan and Nathan Abifarin. She is a C-level executive with over 21 years of experience in the global finance and fintech space. She has also taken courses in speech therapy, behaviour modification and ABA, to help her children along their journey on the ASD spectrum, freely sharing her knowledge with other young mums at her children’s school and church community groups.
Ethan was diagnosed when he turned three. His brother, Nathan, was diagnosed at age four. Post-diagnosis, Bode went into research and put together a team of therapists and facilitators to help the boys develop life skills. She learnt about what food, fruits and supplements were beneficial to them and got them involved in sports and other outdoor games.
Today, they are both verbal as they continue the journey to social integration with a community of other mums and children on the spectrum. This journey inspired her to write “The Boys with the Happy Feet Dance”, which chronicles their experience with learning different sporting and everyday living activities.
Husseina (verified owner) –
I sat through and read this book during my lunch break. Very captivating story, well written and easy to read.
I love how the author carries us along from both sides (The Mums view and the Boys View).
This book has done a lot for me, not only did I feel like a part of the boys lives, but it also reignited something in me and reminds me that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. It reminds me that there’s nothing too complex or difficult as long as I put my mind to it.
I love how the importance of community and having a great support system is communicated in this book. Sometimes we find ourselves trying to figure out everything on our own, but we need to remember that we have loved ones, colleagues, friends, teachers and more around us for a reason.
I love how this book teaches me courage, strength and intentionality, especially from the mums view. Sometimes we are faced with life’s challenges, but how we respond is very important.
Lastly, this book teaches me to be kind, always and to always always always extend Grace.
Bode Abifarin, thank you for letting God use you through this book. I hope to read an update on the Boys and you, on how things are progressing (no pressure!),
Congratulations on this phenomenal gift of a book!