27. Strengths-based education (Part 2): What happens when we build around strengths?
In this episode, Sonia Gray speaks with 12-year-old Benjamin, whose extraordinary creativity sits alongside the challenges of dyslexia. His mother, Gretchen, reflects on the hidden effort behind his l...
20 Mar 43min
26. Strengths-based education (Part 1): Unlocking the gifts
For many dyslexic children, school is where self-doubt begins. Literacy and numeracy sit at the centre of how ability is measured, so it doesn’t take long for kids who struggle in these areas to absor...
13 Mar 39min
25. Sensory overload: What your child is trying to tell you
Parenting a child with ADHD, autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Pervasive Demand Avoidance (PDA) or sensory challenges can feel unpredictable. One day everything is fine. The next day it isn...
6 Mar 32min
24. ADHD medication - Is it safe? Is it effective?
ADHD stimulant medication use is rising in New Zealand, but questions about safety and side effects remain - as does the stigma surrounding these meds. In the first episode of Season three, Sonia Gray...
27 Feb 44min
23. The mystery of Tourette’s syndrome
We all know what Tourette’s is - or we think we do. But this is a condition that is largely misunderstood and routinely misrepresented. Only around 10% of those with Tourette’s syndrome have the ‘swe...
1 Nov 202431min
22. The Spiral of Shame
A diagnosis of ADHD, autism or dyslexia is merely an indication that your brain works in a different - and exciting - way. So why are the rates of co-occurring anxiety and depression so high for neuro...
25 Okt 202428min
21. What is Dyspraxia?
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...
18 Okt 202430min
20. The Shaming and Blaming of Parents
The parents of kids with neurodifferences face multiple challenges. But while navigating a broken system is exhausting, the constant scrutiny of your parenting can be worse. In this episode, Sonia tal...
11 Okt 202430min
