Trying to navigate the health and education systems is one of the biggest challenges for parents of neurodivergent kids. Where do you start? And where do you go next? We know that early intervention, particularly for Autism and Dyslexia, gives the best chance of a positive outcome. But getting the right support isn’t easy - particularly as parents often don’t know what they are looking for. 

Sonia chats to her guests about the importance of early intervention, the need for a clear roadmap and how we can reduce the stigma that surrounds neurodiversity. 

Facebook: Kids Wired Differently

Guests: 

Ngaire and Waiaio 

Victoria Girling-Butcher  

Lucy Charles paediatricOT

Guy Pope-Mayell Dyslexia Foundation of NZ

Justine Munro Neurodiversity in Education



Resources: 

Dyslexia Foundation of NZ

NZ Centre for Gifted Education

Autism NZ

ADHD NZ

4d.org.nz



Featured Song: Victoria Girling-Butcher The Giver and the Gift

Trying to navigate the health and education systems is one of the biggest challenges for parents of neurodivergent kids. Where do you start? And where do you go next? We know that early intervention, particularly for Autism and Dyslexia, gives the best chance of a positive outcome. But getting the right support isn’t easy - particularly as parents often don’t know what they are looking for. 
Sonia chats to her guests about the importance of early intervention, the need for a clear roadmap and how we can reduce the stigma that surrounds neurodiversity. 
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/549538313598068">Kids Wired Differently</a> 
Guests: 
Ngaire and Waiaio 
Victoria Girling-Butcher  
Lucy Charles <a href="https://paediatricot.nz/">paediatricOT</a> 
Guy Pope-Mayell <a href="https://www.dyslexiafoundation.org.nz/">Dyslexia Foundation of NZ</a> 
Justine Munro <a href="https://www.neurodiversity.org.nz/">Neurodiversity in Education</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> 
<a href="https://www.4d.org.nz/">4d.org.nz</a> 
 
Featured Song: Victoria Girling-Butcher <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4XozLjQ9AFB0Wj2jCXaHZQ">The Giver and the Gift</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.

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