Reflections on being an academic with ADHD

Rangiwai, Byron

doi:10.24135/tekaharoa.v16i1.419

tekaharoa

2023

DOI: 10.24135/tekaharoa.v16i1.419

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Reflections on being an academic with ADHD

Byron Rangiwai¹

Abstract: My reflections on being an adult with ADHD and an academic contribute insights into living with, and managing the everyday reality of, this neurodevelopmental disorder. Narrating my personal story from struggles to successes within the education system and on to academia, I believe there is a gap in the literature with regard to Māori perspectives on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Flighty like the pīwakawaka!: personal reflections on mid-life ADHD diagnosis and the beginnings of a framework for conceptualising the condition from a Māori perspective

Rangiwai (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Manawa, Ngāti Whare

2024

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples

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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 pīwakawaka (New Zealand Fantail) as a culturally grounded way of conceptualising attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder from a Māori perspective. The pīwakawaka’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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Flighty like the pīwakawaka!: personal reflections on mid-life ADHD diagnosis and the beginnings of a framework for conceptualising the condition from a Māori perspective

Rangiwai (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Manawa, Ngāti Whare

2024

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples

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Reflections on being an academic with ADHD

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Flighty like the pīwakawaka!: personal reflections on mid-life ADHD diagnosis and the beginnings of a framework for conceptualising the condition from a Māori perspective

Flighty like the pīwakawaka!: personal reflections on mid-life ADHD diagnosis and the beginnings of a framework for conceptualising the condition from a Māori perspective

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