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35. Neurodiversity in Aotearoa: How are we doing?
35. Neurodiversity in Aotearoa: How are we doing?
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At least 20% of New Zealanders are believed to be neurodivergent, but there is very little awareness, understanding and support for people with conditions such as ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia.
Sonia Gray has a neurodivergent daughter and is an ADHDer herself. In this 10-part series she’ll talk to dozens of experts and people with a lived-experience of neurodiversity to better understand how we can support and celebrate those whose brains are wired differently.
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- 35. Neurodiversity in Aotearoa: How are we doing? · 45 minIn the past decade, neurodivergence has become far more visible in Aotearoa. But awareness is not the whole story - the real question is whether neurodivergent people and their…
- 34. Mental health, medication and neurodivergent burnout · 37 minAnxiety, depression, chronic stress and low self-esteem are common co-occurring conditions for many neurodivergent young people. But are these struggles caused by neurodivergence…
- 33. What can science tell us about neurodivergent brains? · 40 minIf you - or your child - is neurodivergent, it can often feel like the world doesn’t always take you seriously. The challenges might be huge, but they’re largely invisible, and…
- 32. ADHD and Perimenopause: The Perfect Storm · 44 minFor many women, perimenopause brings more than just hot flushes. The impact on their cognition and mood is so extreme it feels like the chair has been pulled out from under them…
- 31. Gender diversity & neurodiversity: Understanding the intersection · 43 minNeurodivergent young people are more likely to question their gender identity, and it can be a confusing and confronting time. Not just for the individual, but also for their…
- 30. Neurodiversity at work: why traditional workplaces fail ‘different thinkers’ · 36 minWhy do so many neurodivergent people struggle in the workplace; even when they are highly capable? In this episode, Sonia speaks to workplace strategist Rich Rowley about why…
- 29. Is there real hope for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? · 49 minIsabella* is just 22, but she’d been living with severe contamination OCD for eight years. It had taken over her life - touching people, objects, even parts of her own home, felt…
- 28. Why ADHD still feels so hard - even when you understand it · 32 minADHD is being talked about more than ever. But for many, life still feels harder than it should. Even with a diagnosis there can be a lingering sense of “Why is life still so…
- 27. Strengths-based education (Part 2): What happens when we build around strengths? · 44 minIn this episode, Sonia Gray speaks with 12-year-old Benjamin, whose extraordinary creativity sits alongside the challenges of dyslexia. His mother, Gretchen, reflects on the…
- 26. Strengths-based education (Part 1): Unlocking the gifts · 40 minFor many dyslexic children, school is where self-doubt begins. Literacy and numeracy sit at the centre of how ability is measured, so it doesn’t take long for kids who struggle…
- 25. Sensory overload: What your child is trying to tell you · 32 minParenting a child with ADHD, autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Pervasive Demand Avoidance (PDA) or sensory challenges can feel unpredictable. One day everything is…
- 24. ADHD medication - Is it safe? Is it effective? · 44 minADHD stimulant medication use is rising in New Zealand, but questions about safety and side effects remain - as does the stigma surrounding these meds. In the first episode of…
- 23. The mystery of Tourette’s syndrome · 31 minWe all know what Tourette’s is - or we think we do. But this is a condition that is largely misunderstood and routinely misrepresented. Only around 10% of those with Tourette’s…
- 22. The Spiral of Shame · 29 minA diagnosis of ADHD, autism or dyslexia is merely an indication that your brain works in a different - and exciting - way. So why are the rates of co-occurring anxiety and…
- 21. What is Dyspraxia? · 31 minDyspraxia (or Developmental Coordination Disorder) is more than just a difficulty tying shoelaces or riding a bike. It impacts almost every aspect of life, and the effort to…
- 20. The Shaming and Blaming of Parents · 31 minThe parents of kids with neurodifferences face multiple challenges. But while navigating a broken system is exhausting, the constant scrutiny of your parenting can be worse. In…
- 19. A PhD in Parenting - raising a neurodivergent child · 32 minParenting a neurodivergent child is wonderful, but it’s challenging. Often, it can feel like the only people who understand are other parents on the same road. In this episode…
- 18. The Fork In The Road · 37 minThe rates of ADHD and dyslexia in prisons is staggering. But these same neurotypes are also more likely to be successful CEO’s and entrepreneurs. So where is the fork in the…
- 17. Autism - inside the non-speaking world · 32 minIt’s very difficult to get by in society when you don’t use words to communicate. Non-speaking autistic people tend to be invisible, unless they are ‘causing a problem’. Olympic…
- 16. Autism - Removing the Mask · 36 minMany autistic people have spent their lives masking, but it’s an exhausting and inauthentic way to live. Now, as understanding around neurodivergence grows, many autistics are…
