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Dec 2022
52m 32s

ADHD and Muslim Moms

Uzma Jafri
About this episode

Shehla Faizi host and producer of I’m a Muslim & That’s Okay wears a lot of hats as a graphic artist, podcaster, and mom extraordinaire. Add to her repertoire, mom of a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and you have a recipe to learn A LOT.
We are too aware of the difficulty in helping our children get assistance with any kind of mental health assistance, but consider how hard it is to get a diagnosis as Shehla did. What did she notice, where did she go, and what has happened since? If you don’t need to hear it, SHARE this episode with the mom of a neurodivergent child or child with ADHD to let her know she’s not alone.
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