Freya

Leo Houlding's daughter, Freya, uses climbing as a practice to lean into discomfort and fear to help navigate her neurodiversity and harness its strengths.

From a student

"Freya is nine years old and has autism, so when she feels afraid of big birthday parties or going to the store, she remembers what climbing has taught her: It’s ok to be scared. Freya finds peace in nature with her family, where she can be herself." — Caroline Merritt, age 14