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I came across this article in a post and wanted to share with the group. I'm really digging how the #Māori view #Neurodiversity and #Autism! @autistics

More Than a Diagnosis: Reclaiming Neurodiversity in #TeAoMāori

Aug 28, 2025 by Aroha Tamihana

"Neurodiversity is often framed through a deficit lens, defined by what someone lacks or what makes them 'different' from the so-called norm. But within te ao Māori, there’s a growing movement to reframe takiwātanga (Autism), aroreretini ( #ADHD), and other neurodiverse traits as taonga: unique ways of being that carry their own mana, strengths, and gifts."

Some reo Māori terms:
- takiwātanga / takiwaatanga – Autism (from tōna anō takiwā – “in their own time/space”)
- aroreretini – ADHD (“attention goes to many things”)