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30 January 2026, Ruth Hill and Checkpoint, RNZ

Concern GPs not ready for ‘Neurodiversity Tsunami’ after law change

GPs and nurse prescribers will be able to diagnose attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults from next week (1 February) - but they will not be funded for it.

Those working in the sector are warning it will not be as simple - or as cheap - as booking a 15-minute appointment, and it will take time for services to scale up to cope with the backlog of demand.

11 June 2025, Mildred Armah, Stuff

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Auckland mum Kitty Ling hasn’t flown with her autistic son since a traumatic experience 12 years ago where he couldn’t stop crying.

They recently participated in a mock flight experience with Air New Zealand and Acorn Neurodiversity designed to help neurodivergent children and families practice air travel in a safe environment.

23 June 2024, Attitude TVNZ

My Perfect Whānau: Jordan-Lee Ikitule, ASD Dads

Jordan Ikitule’s five-year-old son Storm is at the high needs end of the autism spectrum. Frustrated by the lack of understanding of autism he started the ASD Dads (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) group. Featuring Acorn Neurodiversity.

13 May 2024, RNZ News, John Gerritson

Schools failing autistic and other neurodivergent children

18 March 2024, RNZ Nights with Emile Donovan

One in ten children facing “invisible” barriers at school

17 March 2024, The Nutters Club, Newstalk ZB

Tami Harris: Navigating Neurodiversity and Education