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Sakura and her husband Samuel share four tamariki, including a daughter who is autistic and non-verbal. Their Māori whakapapa plays an important role in their parenting.

This article is part of a series on FASD by parent and advocate Karena Findlay.

Nicaela Davies shares insights on navigating neurodivergence, disability, and education, highlighting the importance of focusing on strengths, protecting mental health, advocating, trusting parental instincts, and building supportive networks to help neurodivergent tamariki thrive.

This article is part of a series on FASD by parent and advocate Karena Findlay.

Autism and neurodivergency can have a big impact on sleep. Here are some of the ways that sleep can become an issue.

This article is part of a series on FASD by parent and advocate Karena Findlay.

What do you do when your child won't sleep? It can be so incredibly hard for everyone when you have a non-sleeping child. Here are tips for getting through.

As a neurodivergent person parenting a neurodivergent person, December is a tricky time already. It features a major change in routine as we move from the school term to the school holidays and the Big Days (Christmas Eve, Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day) are even trickier.

Neurodivergent children may struggle with eating due to health issues or sensory sensitivities with food. Here's info about how to manage.

Many parents of neuordivergent children turn to homeschooling when the mainstream education system doesn't work for their child. Here's a guide from a homeschooling parent.

This article outlines common causes of anxiety in neurodivergent and disabled children and what you can do to support your child if they have anxiety.

If you or a loved one is neurodivergent, you might recognise behaviors like hyperfocus, hyperfixation, special interests, and stimming—common in ADHD and autism but each unique.

Parents often ask us: How can I help my disabled and/or neurodivergent child manage their periods? We hope this guide is helpful.

Learning to control your anger is a crucial skill. Here's a guide to helping your child manage their anger and find emotionally positive outlets for it.

Supporting your teenager to explore their sexuality when they're disabled and neurodivergent is crucial. Here's how to do it.

Ever wondered what the difference between a temper tantrum and a meltdown is? This guide will help you understand how to manage meltdowns.

"Special interest" is a very specific term in the neurodivergent community. Learn what it means and how you can support a child who has one.

Find out what stimming is, as well as how to support a child who does it, and how to talk about to other people.

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID, is a relatively newly recognised disorder in the DSM-V. Here's what you need to know about it.

A parent-led initiative empowering families to drive positive change. Created by parents for parents, Awhi offers tools and resources to help your whānau thrive.

If you've ever wondered how to support your disabled or neurodivergent teenager with having a romantic or sexual partner, this guide is for you.

Teaching your child good hygiene is very important for their health and self-esteem. Here are some tips and advice for teaching good personal hygiene.