Takiwātanga Clips

Takiwātanga Clips

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Takiwātanga Clips episodes

  • Understanding and Supporting Kids with Disabilities

    Meredith, a parent from Porirua, to explore her journey raising two boys, both with autism. Meredith shares how she navigates challenges and supports other parents through the organization Parent to Parent. This group helps families with children who have disabilities by providing information, workshops, and a safe space to share experiences.

    Meredith discusses her everyday life, the importance of community support, and tips on balancing self-care. Tune in to hear heartfelt stories and learn how to support loved ones with disabilities.

    You can watch the video here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUZxDz6F3ko


    You can listen to the audio here:

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nicVpDT5Yj8SGaLiFF6pS


    9 min
  • Understanding Autism: Graeme's Family Story

    Graeme talks about his unique family where everyone but him is autistic.
    Graeme shares his experiences and challenges in raising his four children, two girls and two boys, alongside his autistic wife. He discusses the different ways his children interact with the world, from being nonverbal to highly communicative, and the broad range of autism traits in his family.
    Graeme also touches on important topics like diagnosis processes, using technology to support his kids, and the significance of maintaining a healthy relationship with his spouse amid the dynamic family life.


    Watch the full video here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBMn4ZUhWl8


    Listen here:

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/35EJlxj7Tw5BTo9nqUBFWl

    16 min
  • Understanding Autism: A Dad's Journey with Iain Girvan

    Iain Girvan reflects on his experience as a father navigating his youngest child's autism, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), ADHD, and sensory processing challenges.

    Iain candidly shares the journey of recognizing the signs of autism, the struggles in the school system, the hurdles with diagnosis, and daily life adaptations. He also discusses the formation of support groups for fathers and strategies to flourish despite the challenges.

    Moreover, Iain emphasizes the importance of understanding, empathy, and tailored support for children with PDA and other neurodivergent conditions.

    You can watch the full episode here:

    Note that this was originally posted on Kultura Incident.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o57kQSSC9h4


    Listen to the audio:

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nRpdPsE8o4A2Kq8YbJbWW

    12 min
  • Helping Kids: The Story of Moses and Pride Lands

    Moses Ariama from Pride Lands in Wellington, New Zealand. Moses shares heartfelt stories about helping young kids, including an 8-year-old boy with severe anxiety who he encouraged to venture outside for the first time. Moses explains the unique programs at Pride Lands, such as teaching valuable life skills, managing anger, and promoting social development. He also discusses how the center uses activities like cooking, adventure trips, and creative fairs to integrate both neurodiverse and neurotypical children, helping them adapt, learn, and thrive in a supportive environment.

    You can watch the full video episode here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTOLczYxbpc


    You can listen to the full audio episode here:

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iF3vOmnyoG0lCCppBrd7f

    25 min
  • Understanding Autism: Rachael Wiltshire Talks about Her Journey

    we hear from Rachael Wiltshire, who is autistic. She shares her experiences growing up, finding out she was autistic at age 12, and overcoming challenges at school. Rachael explains how having an autism diagnosis helped her get the support she needed. She also talks about her hobbies like dancing and helping others learn about autism through her work at Altogether Autism. This episode shows how understanding autism can make schools and communities better places for everyone. Tune in to learn more about autism and get inspired by Rachael's story!


    You can watch the full video here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQl72H419v0


    You can watch the full audio episode here:

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RuQLYX2RP3jFCrtr2ggg2

    15 min
  • Understanding Autism and ADHD: Chanelle's Story

    "My role as an autistic adviser involves giving education presentations to employers and organizations, making resources depending on what the community needs... and helping clients who need an autistic perspective." - Chanelle

    You can watch the video here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqTa6M-RVVo


    You can listen to the full audio here:

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PlUx1jupodFRiZRWxQRw8



    10 min

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