Global Experiences and Perspectives on Neurodivergence - Part 6 with Nahid Hassan

Through discussing culture, understandings, resources, assessment and therapy options; we discover similarities and differences in experiences of neurodivergence across the world.

In this episode we are joined by Nahid Hassan, a entrepreneur in the telecom industry, who has used her experiences as a mother to a non speaking autistic son to branch out into creating a vocational training and employment centre in the UAE for people of determination in her community.

We delve into Nahid's personal experiences with seeking assessment and support, flying internationally and borrowing money on the journey to discovering her son's needs. Her passion and dedication to supporting her son, as well as other autistic young people in her community, shines through her story.

Discover more about the MyMaximus centre and how you can support here: https://mymaximus.ae/

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Join Patricia Falcetta (Social Living Solutions) and Sammy Anne (Map the Maze) as they discuss Nurturing Neurodiversity; all the ways we can create a truly inclusive society.

Our passion lies in supporting whole families to navigate the challenges and revel in the joys of their neurodivergent children. A big part of this support entails advocating for changes within our systems and society, to ensure our children grow up knowing and loving who they are. No matter our ability, race, gender, sexuality, beliefs – we all deserve to be loved and appreciated.

We aim to educate, connect and inspire. We do this by sharing with you our stories, experiences and relevant research, along with neurodivergent voices through interviews and quotes with permission. We open dialogue on what we can all do to create positive social change.

With backgrounds in the education and allied health industries, as well as experience working directly with families, we work within AND continually challenge the existing systems we all operate under. We wholeheartedly believe that if we can all open our minds and our hearts, share the message of love and equity for all, that we will be part of creating a truly inclusive world for generations to come.

We hope you will join us on our journey.

Want to share your story? Have a guest you’d love us to interview? Questions you’d like us to answer?

Get in touch with us via your preferred means below! :)

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Patricia Falcetta: ⁠www.sociallivingsolutions.com.au⁠ Email | Facebook | Instagram

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Sammy Anne:

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