Getting a diagnosis is complicated, and not just because of the long waiting lists.  

There is so much to consider: Do you want your child – or yourself - to have a label? How will friends and family members react? Is the diagnosis the right one? 

The process is made more difficult because it’s not an exact science - there is no blood test or scan for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or any of the other diagnoses. In this episode, Sonia talks to experts who carry out assessments for the various conditions. And we hear from people who have gone through the diagnostic process - and come out the other side.  

Guests: 

Ngaire 

Kartini Clarke 

Rachel Barrow 

Mike Hall 

Lucy Charles paediatricOT

Dr Jamie Speeden Growing Pains

Anton Ashcroft divergenthinking.co.nz

Dr Jemila Chadwick Kidz Therapy

Resources: 

Dyslexia Foundation of NZ

NZ Centre for Gifted Education

Autism NZ

ADHD NZ

Getting a diagnosis is complicated, and not just because of the long waiting lists.  
There is so much to consider: Do you want your child – or yourself - to have a label? How will friends and family members react? Is the diagnosis the right one? 
The process is made more difficult because it’s not an exact science - there is no blood test or scan for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or any of the other diagnoses. In this episode, Sonia talks to experts who carry out assessments for the various conditions. And we hear from people who have gone through the diagnostic process - and come out the other side.  
Guests: 
Ngaire 
Kartini Clarke 
Rachel Barrow 
Mike Hall 
Lucy Charles <a href="https://paediatricot.nz/">paediatricOT</a> 
Dr Jamie Speeden <a href="https://www.growingpains.nz/">Growing Pains</a> 
Anton Ashcroft <a href="http://divergenthinking.co.nz/">divergenthinking.co.nz</a> 
Dr Jemila Chadwick <a href="https://www.kidztherapy.co.nz/psychologists--psychotherapists.html">Kidz Therapy</a> 
Resources: 
<a href="https://www.dyslexiafoundation.org.nz/">Dyslexia Foundation of NZ</a> 
<a href="https://www.nzcge.nz/">NZ Centre for Gifted Education</a> 
<a href="https://autismnz.org.nz/">Autism NZ</a> 
<a href="https://www.adhd.org.nz/">ADHD 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.