Dyspraxia (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 carry out basic tasks can be exhausting.

Sonia talks to Bayley Garnham, a 24 year old Personal Trainer, who has dyspraxia and dysgraphia. Dyspraxic kids often give up on sports early, but Bayley wants to change that.  He believes these kids need a different approach to learning sports.

And Sensory Integration Practitioner, Elen Nathan, explains what dyspraxia/DCD is - and what’s going on inside the minds of those with this ‘hidden’ condition.

Guests:
Bayley Garnham bayley garnham – personal trainer
Elen Nathan The Playful Place

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Resources:  Dyspraxia NZ

Dyspraxia (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 carry out basic tasks can be exhausting.
Sonia talks to Bayley Garnham, a 24 year old Personal Trainer, who has dyspraxia and dysgraphia. Dyspraxic kids often give up on sports early, but Bayley wants to change that.  He believes these kids need a different approach to learning sports.
And Sensory Integration Practitioner, Elen Nathan, explains what dyspraxia/DCD is - and what’s going on inside the minds of those with this ‘hidden’ condition.
Guests: Bayley Garnham <a href="https://bayleygarnham.co.nz/">bayley garnham – personal trainer</a> Elen Nathan <a href="https://theplayfulplace.co.nz/">The Playful Place</a>
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Resources:  <a href="https://dyspraxia.org.nz/">Dyspraxia 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. 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&rsquo;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. 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. New episodes 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&rsquo;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. New episodes every Saturday.

21. What is Dyspraxia?

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Neurodivergent 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 loved ones.

The support and validation of families is vital, but many feel unprepared; struggling to even navigate things like the role of pronouns. 

This episode gives some insight into the unique way a number of autistic and ADHD young people experience identity - including gender identity. Through deeply personal stories and expert insight, we look at how families can best support young people as they navigate this complex space, and how they can reframe it as a natural period of exploration.

At the heart of this conversation is mental health. The statistics for those at this intersection are confronting, but responsibility for better outcomes extends beyond immediate families; it rests with society as a whole.

Greater awareness of lived experience can help reduce stigma - and with it, much of the suffering. As can recognising the immense courage it takes to live authentically, especially when that identity sits outside societal norms.

In this episode:
Adolescence: a time of identity formation for all young people.
The mental health risks and what can significantly reduce them
The role of interoception in identity
The reality for parents: Uncertainty, and the fear of ‘getting it wrong’.
The impact of stigma, and what it feels like to navigate the world as non-binary or trans and neurodivergent
Practical advice for parents: how to support without rushing or shutting things down
Why authenticity isn’t a choice

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Neurodivergent 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 loved ones.
The support and validation of families is vital, but many feel unprepared; struggling to even navigate things like the role of pronouns.&nbsp;
This episode gives some insight into the unique way a number of autistic and ADHD young people experience identity - including gender identity. Through deeply personal stories and expert insight, we look at how families can best support young people as they navigate this complex space, and how they can reframe it as a natural period of exploration.
At the heart of this conversation is mental health. The statistics for those at this intersection are confronting, but responsibility for better outcomes extends beyond immediate families; it rests with society as a whole.
Greater awareness of lived experience can help reduce stigma - and with it, much of the suffering. As can recognising the immense courage it takes to live authentically, especially when that identity sits outside societal norms.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Adolescence: a time of identity formation for all young people.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The mental health risks and what can significantly reduce them</li>
<li aria-level="1">The role of interoception in identity</li>
<li aria-level="1">The reality for parents: Uncertainty, and the fear of &lsquo;getting it wrong&rsquo;.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The impact of stigma, and what it feels like to navigate the world as non-binary or trans and neurodivergent</li>
<li aria-level="1">Practical advice for parents: how to support without rushing or shutting things down</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why authenticity isn&rsquo;t a choice</li>
</ul>
No Such Thing as Normal is made with support from NZ On Air

31. Gender diversity & neurodiversity: Understanding the intersection

Why 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 modern workplaces value one narrow style of thinking, and how that can leave ADHD, autistic and dyslexic employees exhausted, ashamed and underperforming.

Rich argues neurodivergent people are not simply workers who need accommodations and support; they’re an untapped valuable resource for organisations.

Neurodivergent minds often excel at complex problem-solving, and workplace culture can either unlock or suppress that potential. Rich says that when organisations get this right, every metric improves - including the bottom line. Because true neuroinclusion benefits everyone.

Guest: Rich Rowley 

For more on Brainbadge go to ​​https://neurofusion.co.nz/

In this episode:
Why ADHD, autistic and dyslexic employees often struggle in traditional workplaces
The hidden toll of masking, burnout and “fitting in” at work
Why neurodivergent people may excel at solving complex problems
How businesses may be overlooking their most valuable thinkers
The Values–Decisions Gap
Why psychological safety is the foundation of true neuroinclusion
How better workplace design can benefit all employees

No Such Thing as Normal is made with support from NZ On Air

Why 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 modern workplaces value one narrow style of thinking, and how that can leave ADHD, autistic and dyslexic employees exhausted, ashamed and underperforming.
Rich argues neurodivergent people are not simply workers who need accommodations and support; they&rsquo;re an untapped valuable resource for organisations.
Neurodivergent minds often excel at complex problem-solving, and workplace culture can either unlock or suppress that potential. Rich says that when organisations get this right, every metric improves - including the bottom line. Because true neuroinclusion benefits everyone.
Guest: Rich Rowley&nbsp;
For more on Brainbadge go to ​​<a href="https://neurofusion.co.nz/">https://neurofusion.co.nz/</a>
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why ADHD, autistic and dyslexic employees often struggle in traditional workplaces</li>
<li aria-level="1">The hidden toll of masking, burnout and &ldquo;fitting in&rdquo; at work</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why neurodivergent people may excel at solving complex problems</li>
<li aria-level="1">How businesses may be overlooking their most valuable thinkers</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Values&ndash;Decisions Gap</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why psychological safety is the foundation of true neuroinclusion</li>
<li aria-level="1">How better workplace design can benefit all employees</li>
</ul>
No Such Thing as Normal is made with support from NZ On Air

30. Neurodiversity at work: why traditional workplaces fail ‘different thinkers’

Isabella* 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 dangerous. Every interaction came with a cost: hours of cleaning, sanitising and rituals.

In this episode we follow Isabella’s story. From a life ruled by OCD to her experience with a revolutionary therapy: the Bergen 4 day Treatment (B4DT).

 

Over 100 thousand New Zealanders are estimated to suffer from OCD and access to treatment is difficult.  Thanks to the charity Open Closed Doors the B4DT had it’s first New Zealand trial in January of this year.  And the results were phenomenal.

 

Guests:

Isabella*

Dr Bjarne Hansen

Dr Marthinus Bekker

Emma Chapman

Mihi Gillies

 

To find out more, or to support the charity go to Open Closed Doors. 

 

Resources:

Open Closed Doors.

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In this episode:
Isabella’s story: what OCD feels like from the inside
The hidden cost of OCD: intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and the exhausting mental load
Why OCD is so often misunderstood, and why logic alone doesn’t work
The impact on families, relationships, and daily life
The gold-standard treatment: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and its limitations
The first New Zealand trial of the Bergen 4-day Treatment (B4DT) - an intensive four-day therapy
Insights from co-founder Bjarne Hansen on anxiety, intention, and “cracking the code”
Willingness:  the key predictor of recovery
A strengths-based reframe of OCD: these traits are not weaknesses.
“Don’t feed the cat”. Learning to respond differently to intrusive thoughts
What recovery looks like in real life.
Honest reflections on early recovery, the highs, the doubts, and what comes next
Practical insights for parents and families: supporting without reinforcing OCD

No Such Thing as Normal is made with support from NZ On Air

 

Isabella* is just 22, but she&rsquo;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 dangerous. Every interaction came with a cost: hours of cleaning, sanitising and rituals.
In this episode we follow Isabella&rsquo;s story. From a life ruled by OCD to her experience with a revolutionary therapy: the Bergen 4 day Treatment (B4DT).
&nbsp;
Over 100 thousand New Zealanders are estimated to suffer from OCD and access to treatment is difficult.&nbsp; Thanks to the charity Open Closed Doors the B4DT had it&rsquo;s first New Zealand trial in January of this year.&nbsp; And the results were phenomenal.
&nbsp;
Guests:
Isabella*
Dr Bjarne Hansen
Dr Marthinus Bekker
Emma Chapman
Mihi Gillies
&nbsp;
To find out more, or to support the charity go to <a href="http://opencloseddoors.org">Open Closed Doors</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Resources:
<a href="http://opencloseddoors.org">Open Closed Doors</a>.
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/533606270318161/">Fixate - FB group</a>
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Isabella&rsquo;s story: what OCD feels like from the inside</li>
<li aria-level="1">The hidden cost of OCD: intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and the exhausting mental load</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why OCD is so often misunderstood, and why logic alone doesn&rsquo;t work</li>
<li aria-level="1">The impact on families, relationships, and daily life</li>
<li aria-level="1">The gold-standard treatment: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and its limitations</li>
<li aria-level="1">The first New Zealand trial of the Bergen 4-day Treatment (B4DT) - an intensive four-day therapy</li>
<li aria-level="1">Insights from co-founder Bjarne Hansen on anxiety, intention, and &ldquo;cracking the code&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Willingness:&nbsp; the key predictor of recovery</li>
<li aria-level="1">A strengths-based reframe of OCD: these traits are not weaknesses.</li>
<li aria-level="1">&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t feed the cat&rdquo;. Learning to respond differently to intrusive thoughts</li>
<li aria-level="1">What recovery looks like in real life.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Honest reflections on early recovery, the highs, the doubts, and what comes next</li>
<li aria-level="1">Practical insights for parents and families: supporting without reinforcing OCD</li>
</ul>
No Such Thing as Normal is made with support from NZ On Air
&nbsp;

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