The Truth About Autism & ADHD in South Asian Families (Nobody Talks About This)

What do you do when everyone — teachers, doctors, even the system — gives up on your child?

Cash faced this nightmare when his daughter Sophia was repeatedly dismissed by schools and professionals for eight years… only to eventually discover she was autistic.
By then, the damage was done — bullying, isolation, academic struggle, emotional trauma.

In this powerful episode, Cash and Sophia open up about:

🧠 Autism, ADHD & neurodivergence in South Asian communities
⏳ The 8-year battle for a proper diagnosis
💔 The moment Cash found Sophia alone in the playground, isolated from every child
🏫 How schools fail neurodivergent children
🗣️ The stigma, shame & generational pressure immigrant parents face
🎬 Sophia’s remarkable journey from “She’ll never go to university” → to filmmaker, director & editor
🤝 A Muslim-Hindu family proving “Humanity comes first.”
🔥 The urgent need for better support systems for neurodivergent kids
❤️ Cash’s mission to launch a Neurodivergent Film Festival to showcase unheard talent

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or someone navigating neurodivergence yourself — this conversation will change how you see autism forever.

WATCH TILL THE END — Sophia’s growth, resilience and raw talent is one of the most inspiring stories we’ve ever shared.
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👤 Guest: Kashif & Sophia Mahmood

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CIC Project: https://divergentcinema.co.uk/

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