The future of Māori neurodivergence: Refusing deficit, reclaiming potential
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Rangiwai, Byron
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2025-11
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Conference Contribution - Oral Presentation
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Aotearoa
New Zealand
Māori
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
New Zealand
Māori
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Rangiwai, B. (2025, November, 4-7). The future of Māori neurodivergence: Refusing deficit, reclaiming potential [Paper presentation]. Indigenous Futures Conference 2025, Indigenous futures unbound: Reimagining Indigenous futures through knowledge and praxis, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/7053
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There is a desperate need for more research about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from a Māori perspective. Considering the limited research, this presentation introduces the metaphor of the piwakawaka (New Zealand Fantail) as a culturally grounded way of conceptualising ADHD from a Māori perspective. The piwakawaka’s characteristics, including its quick movements, curiosity, and ability to adapt to changing environments, mirror certain aspects of ADHD, highlighting the strengths and resilience inherent in neurodivergent ways of being.
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