Wonderfully Wired

Author: Eloise Leher

Elle Leher helps parents see, support and celebrate their Wonderfully Wired child with neuro-differences such as Dyslexia, ADHD, giftedness, autism, twice exceptionality and more in order to grow, succeed and thrive. She acts as bridge between parent and expert to access and simplify information; advocate for a strength perspective on difference; and support Wonderfully Wired families
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Neurodiversity in Africa | Prof Maximus Sefotho on dignity, belonging and reimagining inclusion
Episode 42
Monday, 2 November, 2026

What if Africa has more to offer neurodiversity and inclusive education than we realise? In this episode of the Wonderfully Wired Podcast, Elle sits down with her Master's supervisor and mentor, Professor Maximus Monaheng Sefotho, Professor of Educational Psychology and Director of the Centre for Neurodiversity at the University of Johannesburg. Together, they explore what African wisdom, community and storytelling can teach us about seeing, supporting and celebrating wonderfully wired children. Drawing on powerful stories from his childhood and his work in disability studies, Professor Sefotho introduces us to Ubuntu — "I am because you are" — and the Sankofa bird, a reminder to look back and reclaim valuable wisdom as we move forward. Their conversation challenges us to rethink inclusion: not as a majority making room for a minority, but as a recognition of our shared humanity, where everyone has strengths, limitations, something to contribute and a need to belong. From the importance of hearing neurodivergent people's own stories to the growing work of the Centre for Neurodiversity, this is a hopeful conversation about bringing science, indigenous African knowledge and community together to create more inclusive homes, schools and societies. Perhaps the question isn't only what Africa needs to learn about neurodiversity, but what the world might learn from Africa.