​We are super excited to introduce Tami Harris, from Acorn Charitable Trust, who is presenting August's Feature Webinar: "AuDHD - the autism and ADHD overlap".

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Tami will share insights and explore this topic, including:
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• What is the incidence of this overlap?
• What are the common symptoms?
• What are some neurodiversity affirming ways to support children and teens with a dual diagnosis?
• What to do if you think your child might be mis-diagnosed or in need of additional assessment?

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Date: Thursday 15 August 2024, 7.30pm - 8.30pm


Where:  Online via Teams - so you can do it from the comfort of your own home!


Cost:

• Financial members $20.00 (incl. GST), and
• Non-financial members: $59.95 (incl. GST and 1x financial membership to ADHD NZ for one person, for one year).

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​Introducing Tami Harris

Tami is a registered psychotherapist and the CEO of Acorn Neurodiversity, a charity in Auckland giving neurodivergent children and youth the tools they need to reach their potential.

Tami has thirty years of experience managing non-profit organisations and programmes, providing parent guidance, child and family therapy, and school consultation specialising in autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma and learning disabilities.

​Tami has worked in foster care, special education, early intervention and community mental health in the United States and New Zealand in a variety of leadership and direct service roles.

Additionally, she is a professional development facilitator for the Ministry of Education through Core Education, specialising in inclusion, social/ emotional learning and trauma-informed practice.

Tami has three lively neurodivergent children who keep her on her toes and remind her to keep pushing for an equitable Aotearoa.