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ADHD NZ Awareness Month October 2021!

Kia ora tatou

We've kicking off our annual Awareness Month. Every Monday in October we'll add more tips and tricks on stuff we think you’ll want to know, or that might make your life easier (and don’t we all need this in our lockdown lives!).

This week it's all about shining like that diamond that you are and to help you to focus on doing this, here's some inspiring personal stories about people with ADHD who have overcome their challenges and created amazing lives and careers.

Shine like the diamond that you are

Brett's blog: what are my intentions?
Brett’s blog: the 5 Awarenesses of ADHD
This is the fourth blog in a five-part series running through Awareness Month written by ADHD Coach Brett Harrington.

The topic is ‘Awareness 4: What are my intentions?’ and it’s about focussing in on what’s really important to you so that you can reach your full potential.

Katie Harris on living with ADHD
From school, to diagnosis, to finding out what she excelled in, Katie shares her journey of using her ADHD characteristics to become an award-winning journalist.

Callum McKirdy on You, Me and ADHD
Callum McKirdy on You, Me and ADHD
Callum McKirdy hosts a series of podcasts that highlights “an unashamedly positive take on what it means to experience the world with an ADHD brain.”

Check out the one where he talks to Brett Harrington about helping people - we think you’ll love them. 

We welcome your financial support or volunteer help. We don’t receive government funding and rely on grants, donations and people giving their time to get things done. 
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Rich Rowley on living with ADHD
Hear Rich talk about his life, starting as a school student with undiagnosed ADHD, and his journey that led him to work on some of the world’s most unique and high tech education projects.

Brett's blog: Am I giving myself enough credit?
Brett’s blog: the 5 Awarenesses of ADHD
This is the final blog in a five-part series running through Awareness Month written by ADHD Coach Brett Harrington.

The topic is ‘Awareness 5: Am I giving myself enough credit?’ and it’s about celebrating your wins. 

Brando Yelavich on living with ADHD
Hear how Brando overcame his childhood struggles with ADHD and depression by undertaking multiple extreme expeditions.

Runway Foundation: the Superpowers of children with ADHD
What's your ADHD superpower? If you have to think about it then check out this video from The Runway Foundation to get some inspiration.

We hope you have found our Awareness Month blogs and videos helpful and inspiring. Feel free to contact us if there's anything else you'd like to find out more about. 

​This week is all about getting on with things. When you have ADHD some things can be a bit more challenging. Some people find medication very helpful and others find practical coaching is what’s needed to support happy relationships, completing schoolwork/work and life in general.

​Check our the blogs and videos for this week, and from previous weeks (below), to see some of our tips on getting support for, and managing ADHD.

Managing ADHD and getting on with life :)

Brett's blog: what am I being told?
Our resident ADHD Coach, Brett Harrington, expands on her "5 'Awarenesses' of ADHD".

This is the third blog, in a five-part series, and the topic for this one is ‘Awareness 3: What am I being told?’.

Read more about being aware of what others are saying - is it true, is it kind, is it helpful?

Dr Mirsad Begic on ADHD medication
There's a multitude of medications available for ADHD. Hear Dr Mirsad Begic break down the various ADHD medications and their differences.

A day in my life as the National Coordinator for ADHD NZ
Raewyn, ADHD NZ's National Coordinator, juggles many things on a daily basis. Get a sneak peek into a day in her life to get a flavour of the activities that she undertakes.

Access ADHD healthcare professionals
Finding a specialist in ADHD in your area

One of the biggest struggles can be trying to find someone who can diagnose whether or not your child has ADHD - and getting ongoing support if they do. 

We maintain a directory of medical professionals who specialise in working with people with ADHD. We realise that wait times can be a real issue at the moment.

Paula Tesoreiro, Human Rights Commissioner, on ADHD
We're delighted that Paula Tesoreiro, Human Rights Commissioner, is supporting our ADHD Awareness Month. Find out what Paula says about ADHD.

ADHD NZ Facebook groups
​We support a large community on our private Facebook groups of around 15,000 members. The groups are “Adults with ADHD”, “Parents of Children with ADHD” and “Partners of Adults with ADHD”. If lockdown is preventing you from getting amongst it then check out our events page to get involved in one or more of our closed Facebook groups and connect with like-minded adults and parents online.

We'll see you back here soon with some inspiring stories from people who have ADHD. Have a great week. 
Dr Melanie Prinsloo on having ADHD and happy relationships
Did you relate more to Winnie the Pooh or Tigger? Find out how knowing this can help you to manage relationships and ADHD from Dr Melanie Prinsloo.

Volunteer for ADHD NZ
Our ADHD community is over 15,000 strong and continues to grow. We're looking for help, and we've listed some opportunities and skills that we're looking for. If you can spare some time to help others on their ADHD journey we'd love to hear from you. 

Dr Melanie Prinsloo on managing ADHD practically
Hear from Dr Melanie Prinsloo as she shares insights into the practical management of ADHD in addition to, or instead of, medication.

Online Everyday with ADHD course, term 1, 2022
The course that makes life easier if you have a child with ADHD

ADHD NZ runs a course called Every Day with ADHD which covers everything you need to know to survive and thrive as a parent of a child with ADHD.

Hosted by Tracey Rountree, this course gets rave reviews. You can attend this Everyday with ADHD online in term 1, 2022 or in-person in Auckland in term 2, 2022. (lockdown permitting). You can also access a video by Tracey in the videos of the week section at then end of this email

ADHD NZ's meetups
​It can be really helpful to belong to a group that really ‘gets’ you - somewhere where you can be yourself, share ideas and information and just meet interesting new people. ​

​Check out our events page to find meetups and connect with like-minded adults and parents in your area.

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This week's hyperfocus is about the kids... but remember around 80% of kids with ADHD have a parent with ADHD (diagnosed or undiagnosed)... not pointing any fingers though :)

Got kids with ADHD? Here's some helpful tips for you.

Survey: adults with ADHD
​Survey for parents with ADHD (8 mins to complete)

​If you haven't yet done our survey and you’re an adult with ADHD we’d appreciate you taking a few minutes to answer our survey about things like diagnosis, medication, and access to support etc. ​

​This will help us when we are talking to the medical profession or government agencies about the challenges that parents with ADHD have and what change is needed.  

Dr Garth Smith on the challenges of diagnosing ADHD
Is ADHD really that difficult to diagnose? Hear from Dr Garth Smith on the challenges with diagnosing ADHD and his research on a promising as a screening, diagnostic and monitoring system. 

We welcome your financial support or volunteer help. We don’t receive government funding and rely on grants, donations and people giving their time to get things done. 
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We'll see you back here soon with our tips and updates that focus on Managing ADHD (with, or without medication). Have a great week. 
Tips to support the ADHD brain to get homework done
Got some challenges getting your children to do their homework? Hear tips from Dr Sarah Watson, of Totally Psyched, on how to support the ADHD brain to get homework done.

Brett's blog: what am I telling myself?
Brett’s blog: #2 in the 5 Awarenesses of ADHD

This is the second blog in a five-part series running through Awareness Month written by ADHD Coach Brett Harrington.

The topic is ‘Awareness 2: What am I telling myself?’ and it’s about being aware of any critical self-talk. 

Tracey Rountree on how to recognise and encourage your children's positive qualities
Supporting children with ADHD can have its challenges. Hear Tracey Rountree, ADHD specialist coach, on how to recognise and encourage your children's positive qualities.

​This week our hyperfocus is on adults with ADHD... but parents, keep reading because there’s plenty for you too.

An adult with ADHD? We got you!

ADHD NZ: past, present and strategy for 2021-2026
ADHD NZ: past, present and future​

Find out where ADHD NZ started, where we are now and most importantly, where we're heading.

Survey: adults with ADHD
​Survey for adults with ADHD (8 mins to complete)

​If you’re an adult with ADHD we’d appreciate you taking a few minutes to answer our survey about things like diagnosis, medication, and access to support etc. ​

​This will help us when we are talking to the medical profession or government agencies about the challenges that adults with ADHD have and what change is needed.  

We welcome your financial support or volunteer help. We don’t receive government funding and rely on grants, donations and people giving their time to get things done. 
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​Keep an eye on our Facebook and LinkedIn channels for updates throughout the week.
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Improving productivity at work
Watch Jock Matthews, from Rojolie Clinic, in this video on practical strategies for improving productivity at work. 

what am I actually doing?
Brett’s blog: #1 in the 5 Awarenesses of ADHD

This first blog, in a five-part series running through ADHD Awareness Month, Brett talks about the five key 'awarenesses'.

​This first awareness focuses on "What am I actually doing?" 

Jock Matthews on
Feeling stressed from work? Jock Matthews, from Rojolie Clinic, has some tips on how you can managing stress practically.

We'll see you back here soon with our tips and updates that focus on Kids with ADHD. Have a great week. 

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    • ADHD is more common than you think
    • Why it's good to have ADHD
    • Inspiring stories from people with ADHD
    • News and Research on ADHD
  • Have you got ADHD?
    • Think you're an adult with ADHD?
    • Think your child has ADHD?
    • How to get a diagnosis for ADHD >
      • Getting an assessment and diagnosis for ADHD
      • Self screening assessment tool for adults who suspect that they have ADHD​
    • Co-Morbidities
    • FAQs
  • Succeed with ADHD
    • Access ADHD Healthcare Professionals >
      • The Different Types of Healthcare Professionals
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      • Families living with ADHD >
        • Tips on how to support children with ADHD
        • Parent Support is a Phone Call Away
      • ADHD in schools
      • ADHD in tertiary education organisations >
        • FAQs for staff at tertiary education organisations
        • Feedback from staff at tertiary education organisations
      • Tips for adults managing life and ADHD
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      • ADHD Stimulant Medication
      • ADHD Non-Stimulant Medication
      • ADHD Anti-Depressant Medication
    • ADHD Support Organisations
    • Become a member of ADHD NZ's community >
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  • About Us
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    • Our People
    • Help Us By Volunteering
    • Contact Us
    • Sponsors
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