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Life With An Autistic Sibling

Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Ku Jie Yee, Programme Director, Projek Anak Malaysia, and Sister to Neurodivergent Sibling

27-Jun-24 16:00

Life With An Autistic Sibling

What is it like growing up alongside a neurodivergent sibling? How does it shape your identity, your relationship and dynamics within the family, and your life choices? Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan is joined by Ku Jie Yee, who has an elder sister with autism, and shares about her experience and challenges as “the sister”, as well as growing up on the advocacy circuit.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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