Nandi Madida Celebrates Mia Le Roux's Victorious Miss SA Win, Shares Daughter Has Special Needs
- Nandi Madida celebrated the new Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux, saying her win highlights the need for inclusivity
- The South African media personality revealed that her daughter also has special needs, and she was proud to witness this win
- Many people joined Nandi in celebrating Mia by sharing their stories of their children who also have special needs
- Briefly News spoke with Ayanda Larkin-Harrison, the founder of Vuyolethu Haven, which caters for Autistic children
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Mia Le Roux's win was welcomed by many South Africans, especially Nandi Madida, who sparked a conversation about inclusivity in the beauty pageant space.
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Nandi Madida gives Mia Le Roux her flowers
Media personality Nandi Madida gave the new Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux, her flowers. Commenting on her post, Nandi said, "You have made history! And inspired a whole generation to believe that inclusion matters. What a queen! What a legacy! Congratulations beautiful. Our Miss South Africa."
Nandi's message emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the industry and mentions that her daughter is autistic.
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Expert explains importance of providing safe environment for autistic children
Briefly News spoke to Ayanda Larkin-Harrison, who is the founder of Vuyolethu Haven, an organisation which caters for children living with autism. She explained the importance of parents creating safe environments for autistic children.
"Creating a safe environment for neurodiverse children requires a multifaceted approach centred on understanding the child deeply," said Ayanda, who is also a mother to an autistic child. "At Vuyolethu’s Haven, we emphasize the importance of parents, educators, and carers embracing neurodiversity with pride, advocating for the child, and fostering self-regulation skills," she continued.
"This involves practical steps such as accommodating sensory sensitivities, managing anxiety, allowing self-regulatory behaviours, maintaining routines, focusing on strengths, clear communication, encouraging exercise, limiting screen time, and promoting a healthy diet."
Vuyolethu Haven will also host the Autism Awareness Education and Training charity event in August.
"Vuyolethu’s Haven was founded to guide parents through these complexities, empowering them to support their children’s unique strengths and needs."
Mzansi reacts to Nandi Madida's post
Many people shared stories of their loved ones and children with special needs.
teenah.nojaholo said:
"This win hits home. My son has Down syndrome, and this assured me that Disability doesn’t limit you. My son can be whatever he desires to be one day. Arggh, I love this. Special moms, you are doing a great job, and God will never forsake us because he trusted each and every special parent out there to bring a special human being who will be a game changer in their own world."
codee_lee mentioned:
"Me also having a daughter with speech impediments, so this win was monumental."
likhapha_masupha stated:
"Iyoooh, my child has a condition called delayed development, and it's about time the world recognizes everyone who has a special condition."
lonarode added:
"Love to you and your family, Nandi. I wish my late sister were here to witness a Queen being crowned with a cochlear implant after she passed away before hers was installed. This would have motivated her after she lost her hearing from TB treatment. Mia’s win is my family’s win, too. May she win Miss Universe, too."
Mia Leroux's win sparks debate after Chidimma scandal
In a previous report from Briefly News, South Africans who supported their 1st Princess Nompumelelo Maduna had questions after Mia Le Roux's win.
The pageant had a lot of controversy surrounding it after Chidimma's nationality scandal.
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