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,