Life With Autistic Daughters

Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Nik Didi, Parent

25-Apr-24 16:00

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Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan joins us on her monthly show to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day, in a conversation with Nik Didi, a parent to two autistic girls. We explore the joys and challenges of parenting neurodivergent children, and find out more about the support that parents need.

Image credit: Nik Didi

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: Family/Parenting, managing disease, wellness, health policy

Tags: the bigger picture, health and living, autism, neurodiversity, special needs, mental health, parenting,

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