The challenges of raising neurodivergent children in the Pacific

Understanding autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions for kids in the Pacific can be a challenge for parents and their wider communities.  These conditions are on a spectrum, meaning symptoms vary from mild to severe depending on the individual and the challenges they face.  Children who can’t read social cues or become overwhelmed by their surroundings can be mistaken for being naughty. But the better people understand neurodivergence and accept the behaviours that come with the conditions, the easier life will be for families.  Join Sistas Let’s Talk host Natasha Meten on ABC Radio Australia, as she speaks to three women about neurodivergence.  Mother Betty Kolose-Pulefolau, whose adult son has autism, Fijian psychiatrist Violet Esarito and special education teacher Paulia Wingi.