Description

This episode is about autism statistics (very high-level estimates only).

IF YOU HAVE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND NEED SOMEONE TO SPEAK TO:

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

• Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
• Lifeline 0800 543 354 or 09 522 2999 or free text 4357 (HELP)
• Suicide Prevention Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOK0)
• Youthline 0800 376 633 or free text 234
• Samaritans 0800 726 666.

International:

https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm

ADHD

• Contact an ADHD Specialist at CHADD: 866-200-8098

Suicide prevention

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or Lifeline Chat
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME TO 741741

Love not cure. Exploring autism one strength at a time.  Takiwātanga is the Te Reo Māori for autism. From 'tōku/tōna anō takiwā' - 'my/his/her own time and space' This is a podcast about autism.

https://takiwatanga.org.nz

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