OCD is largely thought of as an aversion to germs and excessive hand washing, but it’s far more complicated than that. Obsessive thoughts can be around almost anything, and the compulsive behaviour that accompanies it can be debilitating for the individual and their whānau. 

Up to 80 000 New Zealanders live with OCD but less than 10% have sought treatment. 

In this final episode of the series, Sonia talks to 17-year-old Poppy, who gives a brave insight into her OCD. And we hear from some of the many people and groups who are driving change in the neurodiversity space. 

Guests: 

Poppy Armiger 

Helena Armiger 

Jock Matthews Rojolie Clinic

Professor David Coghill AADPA

Darrin Bull  

Jo Charman Autism NZ

Tanya Blakey Autism NZ

Susan Haldane Mind Over Manner

Rich Rowley Brain Badge



Facebook: Kids Wired Differently

Instagram: nosuchthingasnormalpodcast



Resources OCD:  

OCD NZ

Fixate Facebook Group



Other Resources: 

ADHD NZ

Autism NZ

Dyslexia NZ

OCD is largely thought of as an aversion to germs and excessive hand washing, but it’s far more complicated than that. Obsessive thoughts can be around almost anything, and the compulsive behaviour that accompanies it can be debilitating for the individual and their whānau. 
Up to 80 000 New Zealanders live with OCD but less than 10% have sought treatment. 
In this final episode of the series, Sonia talks to 17-year-old Poppy, who gives a brave insight into her OCD. And we hear from some of the many people and groups who are driving change in the neurodiversity space. 
Guests: 
Poppy Armiger 
Helena Armiger 
Jock Matthews <a href="http://rojolie.co.nz/">Rojolie Clinic</a> 
Professor David Coghill <a href="http://aadpa.com.au/">AADPA</a> 
Darrin Bull  
Jo Charman <a href="https://autismnz.org.nz/">Autism NZ</a> 
Tanya Blakey <a href="https://autismnz.org.nz/">Autism NZ</a> 
Susan Haldane <a href="http://mindovermanner.co.nz/">Mind Over Manner</a> 
Rich Rowley <a href="http://brainbadge.org/">Brain Badge</a> 
 
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/549538313598068">Kids Wired Differently</a> 
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nosuchthingasnormalpodcast/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3D">nosuchthingasnormalpodcast</a> 
 
Resources OCD:  
<a href="http://ocd.org.nz/">OCD NZ</a> 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/533606270318161/">Fixate Facebook Group</a> 
 
Other Resources: 
<a href="http://adhd.org.nz/">ADHD NZ</a> 
<a href="https://autismnz.org.nz/">Autism NZ</a> 
<a href="https://www.dyslexiafoundation.org.nz/">Dyslexia NZ</a>

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.

No Such Thing as Normal is brought to you by NZ Herald and Team Uniform, with support from NZ on Air and launches June 10th. New episodes are available every Saturday.

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.
No Such Thing as Normal is brought to you by NZ Herald and Team Uniform, with support from NZ on Air and launches June 10th. New episodes are available every Saturday.

No Such Thing as Normal

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.
No Such Thing as Normal is brought to you by NZ Herald and Team Uniform, with support from NZ on Air and launches June 10th. New episodes are available every Saturday.

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