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Nick Talks about his Journey with his ADHD and Finding Music Takiwātanga Edition Clips

Meredith, a parent from Porirua, to explore her journey raising two boys, both with autism. Meredith shares how she navigates challenges and supports other parents through the organization Parent to Parent. This group helps families with children who have disabilities by providing information, workshops, and a safe space to share experiences. Meredith discusses her everyday life, the importance of...

Graeme talks about his unique family where everyone but him is autistic. Graeme shares his experiences and challenges in raising his four children, two girls and two boys, alongside his autistic wife. He discusses the different ways his children interact with the world, from being nonverbal to highly communicative, and the broad range of autism traits in his family. Graeme also touches on importan...

Iain Girvan reflects on his experience as a father navigating his youngest child's autism, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), ADHD, and sensory processing challenges. Iain candidly shares the journey of recognizing the signs of autism, the struggles in the school system, the hurdles with diagnosis, and daily life adaptations. He also discusses the formation of support groups for fathers and...

Moses Ariama from Pride Lands in Wellington, New Zealand. Moses shares heartfelt stories about helping young kids, including an 8-year-old boy with severe anxiety who he encouraged to venture outside for the first time. Moses explains the unique programs at Pride Lands, such as teaching valuable life skills, managing anger, and promoting social development. He also discusses how the center uses ac...

we hear from Rachael Wiltshire, who is autistic. She shares her experiences growing up, finding out she was autistic at age 12, and overcoming challenges at school. Rachael explains how having an autism diagnosis helped her get the support she needed. She also talks about her hobbies like dancing and helping others learn about autism through her work at Altogether Autism. This episode shows how un...

"My role as an autistic adviser involves giving education presentations to employers and organizations, making resources depending on what the community needs... and helping clients who need an autistic perspective." -  Chanelle You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqTa6M-RVVo You can listen to the full audio here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PlUx1jupodFRiZ...

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Kate and Tahuaroa, who share their amazing stories. Tahuaroa has autism and tells us how it makes him feel. He loves movies like The Iron Giant and Jurassic Park, and they help him talk to people. His mom, Kate, helps him a lot and believes every child is special. They also make movies about their Maori culture. This episode teaches us about patience, understanding, and how everyone has their own...

Suzi shares her journey from getting a diagnosis at five to managing medications and school life. The discussion challenges in New Zealand's healthcare system and the importance of proper follow-up and support. Suzi also highlights the unique strengths and "superpowers" of autistic kids. This heartfelt conversation aims to raise awareness and offer hope to other parents navigating si...

In this episode , we are joined by Yen Tesoro, a devoted mother raising her autistic son, Isaiah. Yen shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs, offering valuable insights into autism and the importance of support and understanding. Watch the video here: or Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6STOmCuFiLpjFPDrsfrjrL?si=nuwxZIZLQmW_XLkLAZcPcg

In the latest episode, we had the opportunity to dive into the inspiring life and insights of David Corner, an individual with autism and intellectual disability. As an advocate for Inclusion International, David has traversed the globe, sharing his experiences and championing for the rights of those with similar challenges. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1fPT1JWYNU or List...

Tania Thomas Share her insights about disability You can watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvT2304wCD8 or Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0R2MMfj10rZvc0yc5pF9yV

Bryan Betty - Former Medical Director College of GP.

Bronwyn of Hutt Valley Riding For the Disabled. You can watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exlu6X0sy10 You can listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/25KtLN6yjfKLFfSTWKJSFG

Clips from an interview with Hannah and Jess about ESDM (Early Start Denver Model) On this episode with guests Hannah and Jessica, who share their insights on the profound work being done at Victoria University of Wellington’s autism clinic. Hannah, an educational psychologist and ESDM therapist, and Jessica, an experienced ESDM therapist, provide a deep dive into the efforts to support children w...

Dane Dougan is the Chief Executive of Autism NZ.  He has been the Autism New Zealand Chief Executive since 2013. Autism NZ has 16 branches across Aotearoa (New Zealand) serving the autism community. Autism NZ Website: https://autismnz.org.nz/ Listen to the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WCqjzHQMdGciyNGPWfG0A Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2H-oUPm_Zc

Tina and Mackenzie Lyttle - Clips from the Ratbag Jeweler Episode Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UqACWp2WQdSNY6JaC8Aom

Keri Opai is a respected figure in New Zealand known for his work in revitalizing and promoting the Māori language (te reo Māori) and culture. He is an expert in linguistic development and has contributed significantly to indigenous knowledge systems. His work often focuses on making te reo Māori accessible and meaningful for contemporary use while preserving its cultural depth and significance.