http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.adhd-coach.nz en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:07:47 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/post/158498/stop-folding-laundry/ Stop Folding Laundry and Put a Bucket by the Door: Environmental Hacks for the AuDHD HolidaysThe school holidays are here. If you are an AuDHD parent, your brain is probably already in constant sensory overload, with the noise, the constant snack requests, and the overwhelm of having everyone home.When we are overwhelmed, standard advice tells us to "get organized." Tidy the house. Batch cook meals.But when your executive function is already running on fumes, "tidying up" feels like climbing Eve... Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:17:23 +1300 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/#post158498 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/post/154647/emotions-and-hand-gestures/ Self Regulation, Emotions and “Hand Gestures”.The other day during doom scrolling I came across a particularly emotionally pulling video (I’m a sucker for kid and animal videos), and instinctively my hand went to my heart. In that moment, the physical pressure was exactly what I needed to work through what I was feeling with a few tears to boot.I have found myself using and recognising this part of my emotional regulation strategy and realised that I have used this for quite a while.We use... Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:55:09 +1300 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/#post154647 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/post/150448/self-care-isnt-about-being-lady-like-its-about-taking-care-of-yourself/ Self-Care Isn't About Being "Lady-Like" — It's About Taking Care of YourselfI came across a post recently that stopped me in my tracks. A woman in her 30s, recently diagnosed as autistic, shared how her partner had criticized her for not being "lady-like" enough. She described feeling caught between who she naturally is — someone who's most comfortable in jeans, hoodies, and sneakers — and the societal pressure to present as more "feminine" with makeup, styled hair, and polished nails.Her ... Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:28:45 +1200 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/#post150448 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/post/147701/gps-prescribing-adhd-meds-from-2026-what-i-think-and-what-i-hope-we-get-right/ GPs Prescribing ADHD Meds from 2026: What I Think (and What I Hope We Get Right) As someone who works with ADHD and AuDHD clients every day, I’ve been watching the recent news closely, and I’ve got thoughts. From February 1, 2026, GPs and nurse practitioners in Aotearoa will be able to diagnose and start treatment for ADHD, without needing a specialist’s sign-off first. That’s huge news, and overall, I think it’s a fantastic and much-needed step forward. 🔗 Read the full article on N... Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:17:48 +1200 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/#post147701 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/post/146152/more-than-a-number-shifting-the-focus-from-weight-to-wellbeing-for-our-neurodivergent-kids/ Reading through Facebook I’m always struck by the gaps in the system and how families are struggling in different areas of this journey and it reminds me of my own journey.  Recently a post resonated with me more than most and I felt strongly that I needed to share my experiences and maybe a little knowledge with you all, maybe so that it might help….There are lots of buzz words floating around in the neurodiversity space right now and I understand how hard it is to really understa... Tue, 27 May 2025 11:58:22 +1200 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/#post146152 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/post/142746/autonomy--you/ If you follow me on socials you will know that things have changed a wee bit for me in the last few weeks. I now have a very quiet and clean house, well😂,  am supporting my children from afar and am having to figure out who I am again.Autonomy, or our who, what, where and when, is an ever evolving educational process. And when we have a neurodiverse brain that educational process can be fractured, fraught with trauma (both little t and big T) and ohhhh so educational.But it’s real... Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:16:14 +1300 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/#post142746 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/post/141782/co-regulation-explained/ This beautiful blue eyed boy used to freak out every time he couldn’t see me when he was in this thing, but he was also the kid that would chuck himself off every high thing he could find. He was the kid that would walk himself home from the skatepark covered in blood, the kid that NEEDED those old school reigns, that would be the first to run off to check out all the slides at the park but would be checking where I was every two seconds “just in case”.Now we are at that point where he is ... Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:59:10 +1300 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/#post141782 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/post/141148/sensory-overload-what-to-do-about-it/ Sensory OverloadSensory overload is one of those buzz words that I didn’t pay a lot of attention to until the last couple of years but now I pay a huge amount of attention to.And here’s why.  Through my teenage years and twenties I would hear “bugs” in the walls at my childhood home, I chalked it up to either I was going insane or that it was a wooden style Lockwood house and there probably WAS bugs in the walls.Large crowds of people and really loud places would make me really... Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:41:42 +1300 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/#post141148 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/post/140950/adhd-brains-teens--boundaries/ If I’m being honest, enforcing boundaries as a parent with ADHD, especially with ADHD kids, has been one of the hardest things I’ve faced. The arguments, the yelling, the endless “But whyyyyyy?” – it’s a lot. Over the years, I’ve made plenty of mistakes and learned a ton (sometimes the hard way). So, here’s a bit of my story and what’s worked for me.Understanding BoundariesI’ve always found boundaries tricky. Maybe it’s my ADHD, or maybe it’s just parenting in general. Wh... Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:02:41 +1300 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/#post140950 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/post/139099/making-small-moments-count/ Making the Holidays Meaningful: Connecting with Your Neurodiverse TeenThe holiday season is often a whirlwind of activities, gatherings, and traditions. While it can be a time of joy and togetherness, it can also bring unique challenges for families with neurodiverse teens. Sensory overload, changes in routine, and the pressure to meet social expectations can make the season overwhelming for everyone involved.This year, let’s approach the holidays differently. Instead of getting lost in the hu... Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:54:01 +1300 http://www.adhd-coach.nz/blog/#post139099