Getting a diagnosis is complicated, and not just because of the long waiting lists.  

There is so much to consider: Do you want your child – or yourself - to have a label? How will friends and family members react? Is the diagnosis the right one? 

The process is made more difficult because it’s not an exact science - there is no blood test or scan for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or any of the other diagnoses. In this episode, Sonia talks to experts who carry out assessments for the various conditions. And we hear from people who have gone through the diagnostic process - and come out the other side.  

Guests: 

Ngaire 

Kartini Clarke 

Rachel Barrow 

Mike Hall 

Lucy Charles paediatricOT 

Dr Jamie Speeden Growing Pains 

Anton Ashcroft divergenthinking.co.nz 

Dr Jemila Chadwick Kidz Therapy 

Resources: 

Dyslexia Foundation of NZ 

NZ Centre for Gifted Education 

Autism NZ 

ADHD NZ 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.