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
Neurodiversity in Africa | Prof Maximus Sefotho on dignity, belonging and reimagining inclusion
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.
13 Oct 2026
Connected Coaching -Dr Norrine Russell on helping wonderfully wired children thrive.
Dr Norrine Russell has spent nearly two decades helping wonderfully wired children and their families build the confidence, executive function skills and independence they need to thrive. In this conversation, we explore her Connected Coaching approach, why every child deserves to be understood as a whole person rather than a diagnosis, and the importance of bringing parents, schools and professionals together as a team. We also tackle the myths surrounding ADHD and autism, the role of evidence-based support and medication, and how we can move beyond managing behaviour to developing capable, resilient young people who know their own brains and can advocate for themselves.
1 Oct 2026
Parent Pause: Helping Your Child's Executive Functions Grow — with Adele Diamond's Brain Science
What helps a child's executive functioning grow — and what can parents do at home?
In Episode 39, the first Parent Pause from Wonderfully Wired, Elle Leher responds to her conversation with developmental cognitive neuroscientist Professor Adele Diamond in Episode 38, The Things That Make a Brain Work, and translates the science of executive function into everyday parenting.
Through three simple messages — "I love you exactly as you are," "I trust you to grow," and "How can I help?" — Elle explores how parents can create the conditions children need for connection, growing autonomy and competence.
You'll hear practical ideas for supporting children and teens with executive-function challenges, including how to balance helping with stepping back, use scaffolding without taking over, find the right level of challenge for skill development, deliberately build joy into family life, and help children transfer executive-function skills from the things they love to the places they struggle.
Especially relevant for parents of neurodivergent, ADHD, dyslexic and wonderfully wired children, this short solo episode is about creating a home in which children know they belong, experience themselves as capable, and gradually grow in independence.
Listen to Episode 38, The Things That Make a Brain Work for Elle's full conversation with Professor Adele Diamond.
Want Elle to speak to your parent group, school, church or community? Contact elle@wonderfullywired.online.
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