Flighty like the pīwakawaka:Reframing ADHD through a Māori lens for holistic wellbeing
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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 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
neurodiverse students
Māori values and protocols
special education
student engagement
New Zealand
Māori with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
neurodiverse students
Māori values and protocols
special education
student engagement
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Rangiwai, B. (2025, November, 16-20). Flighty like the pīwakawaka:Reframing ADHD through a Māori lens for holistic wellbeing [Paper presentation]. World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education (WIPCE), Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/7218
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and executive dysfunction. While commonly associated with childhood, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder often persists into adulthood and poses significant challenges in various aspects of life, leading to negative self-perceptions, decreased quality of life, and increased risk of comorbid mental health conditions. There is a desperate need for more research about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder from a Māori (Indigenous peoples of New Zealand) perspective. Considering the limited research, this article introduces the metaphor of the piwakawaka (New Zealand Fantail) as a culturally grounded way of conceptualising attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder from a Māori perspective. The piwakawaka's characteristics, including its quick movements, curiosity, and ability to adapt to changing environments, mirror certain aspects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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