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'Educational trauma': Why our schools are failing dyslexic kids
Conventional learning methods often don't work for dyslexic children.
#AuDHD: When autism meets ADHD
People are increasingly being diagnosed with both conditions.
'It's really scary': Autistic gymnast on managing meltdowns at 10
Three years ago, Christchurch dad Rob Newlove and his wife Carla were at breaking point.
'It’s so intense in my head': Hayley Holt on her ADHD struggle
TVNZ star was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago and says she does a lot of masking.
Mum heartbroken after autistic son excluded from two schools
The classroom setting is almost impossible for Theo to cope with.
'I’m not the only one': Mum struggles to access support for autistic daughters
Education is central to any conversation around neurodiversity.
'I didn’t understand': Treasure Island star on her struggle with son's diagnosis
Life doesn’t magically change once you get a neurodivergent diagnosis.
'So many incredible rewards': Former TV weatherman on life after son's diagnosis
When Mike Hall was told his son was autistic he said it felt like he’d been hit by truck.
'I felt completely misunderstood my whole school life': Kiwi singer on struggles growing up neurodiverse
The trauma experienced being dismissed by the education system is still being felt today.
'There's no such thing as normal' - Sonia Gray's new podcast on ADHD, autism and other neurodivergent gifts
At least 20 per cent of New Zealanders are classed as neurodiverse.
New podcast by Sonia Gray explores the world of neurodiversity
The podcast is a co-production between the NZ Herald and Team Umbrella