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ADHD and autism: an Asian perspective

ADHD and autism: an Asian perspective

Update: 2025-05-19

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A Shapes and Sounds community member shares her inspiring story of living and working with ADHD and autism.

The transcript is available here.

Help destigmatise mental health conversations in Asian communities by downloading this episode on your favourite app and sharing it with your friends and family.

We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas about Asian mental health. Find us online at ⁠@justshapesandsounds⁠ or ⁠justshapesandsounds.com⁠

This podcast is supported by the Victorian Department of Health via the Diverse Communities Program. All information provided is general information only and should not be used in lieu of professional advice.

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ADHD and autism: an Asian perspective

ADHD and autism: an Asian perspective

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