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Date Programmes Podcast Title  
27-Nov-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Should Children Start Learning Social Skills Earlier?
Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Carolyn Marie Choo, President, Early Childhood Care and Education Council Malaysia
25-Sep-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Will Budget 2026 Include the Needs of Neurodivergent Children
Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Wong Hui Min, President, National Early Childhood Intervention Council | Ng Lai Thin, Project Lead, National Early Childhood Intervention Council
24-Jul-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Understanding Catastrophising and Dichotomous Thoughts in Autism
Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Dr Dhanya Pillai, Consultant Clinical Psychologist | Anthony Miranti, Parent
24-Apr-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Is There An Autism “Epidemic” Due To Environmental Factors?
Dr Rajini Sarvananthan , Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Dr Norazlin Kamal, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician
22-Apr-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Because Feelings Matter #40: It’s Not About “Fixing” Autism
Nik Didi, Parent and Podcaster, Kita Family
14-Apr-25 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
When Faced With Autism, Parents Feel Lost
Dr Ng Sui Yin, Founder, Malaysian Autism Resource Foundation | Dr Norazlin Kamal Nor , Consultant Developmental Paediatrician and Board Member, Malaysian Autism Resource Foundation
29-May-24 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Because Feelings Matter #29: “I Knew And I Felt My Son’s Love”
Desiree Kaur, Founder, Project Haans
23-May-24 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Discriminated For Having Dyslexia
Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Amani Amrullah, Social Media Strategist & Neurodiversity Influencer
08-May-24 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Kiwanis Malaysia Academy - Supporting Special Education Needs
Dato' Fatimah Saad, Chairman, Kiwanis Malaysia Academy | Hanizan bt Hussin, Award Recipient, Anugerah Ibu Kiwanis 2024
25-Apr-24 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Life With Autistic Daughters
Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Nik Didi, Parent
22-Apr-24 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
How Kiwanis Malaysia Supports Children with Disabilities
Michael Chiew, District Governor, Kiwanis Malaysia | Dato' Stewart LaBrooy, District Secretary, Kiwanis Malaysia
08-Feb-24 Enterprise Explores
(12:00 PM)
Empowering Neurodivergent Individuals
Mohd Rashid Mohamad, Group Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, RHB Banking Group | Izham Izhairy Zaini, RHB #Empower participant | Puan Suzannie Omar, Parent of Izham Izhairy
31-Jan-24 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Autism: Who Supports The Adults?
Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Dr Cheah Boon Eu, Medical Officer; Autistic Adult | Ch’ng Bao Zhong, Licensed and Registered Counsellor; Autistic Adult
23-Jan-24 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
Because Feelings Matter #26: “I Know There Is A Place For Me In This World”
Izzat Zaid, Clinical Psychologist & Mental Health Advocate
30-Nov-23 Health & Living
(4:00 PM)
How To Talk To Neurodivergent Children About Their Diagnosis
Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Dr Choy Sook Kuen, Parent to Neurodivergent Child
27-Nov-23 Enterprise Explores
(12:00 PM)
Neurodiversity Within The Workplace
Low Choy Huat, Malaysia People Advisory Services Leader, Ernst & Young Consulting.
 
 




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