Three years. That’s how long it took Maja Puškarić to get a proper Asperger’s diagnosis for her son, Gabrijel. Facing countless obstacles and skepticism from experts, she never gave up. In search of better support, she moved her family from Croatia to Austria, hoping for a system that would help her child thrive.
In this episode, Maja shares her journey – the challenges, the victories, and the lessons learned along the way. From early signs to diagnosis, school challenges, and life in a new country, her story is one of resilience, love, and determination.
This is just one part of Maja’s story. Join us in May for Part 2, where we explore her entrepreneurial journey; focusing on social impact and creating opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.
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