Resources

Ideas for making adjustments/accommodations: https://caddra.ca/pdfs/Psychosocial_October2016.pdf

Self-paced free online modules for parents: https://chadd.org/parent-to-parent/

Additude magazine online - research-based articles, tools, resources for whānau (USA) https://www.additudemag.com/category/parenting-adhd-kids/

ADHD NZ - Do you think your child has ADHD? https://www.adhd.org.nz/think-your-child-has-adhd.html

Information for understanding your tamariki with ADHD: https://www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/atoms/files/epic_adhd_parents.pdf

Resources and Strategies for parenting tamariki with ADHD: https://www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/atoms/files/epic_strategy_parents_final_31.05.2023.pdf

Wellbeing Apps - reviewed by Healthify - healthify.nz/apps/m/mental-health-and-wellbeing-apps/

Russell Barkley - highly respected psychiatrist/researcher in ADHD. Youtube Channel

Parent referral to the Ministry of Education - a priority service, there will be a triage process. The MOE Learning Support service has Educational Psychologists, Special Education Advisors, Behaviour Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Speech and Language therapists as well as good information about other services to access.
https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/our-role-and-our-people/contact-us/regional-ministry-contacts/learning-support-services/#requests

Ask Fran from ADHD Hub Whakatū a question!

 
By and for kids:

ADHD - what is it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t9UHQgtDfU
Animated explainer video - from Wales https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeamHE6Kank

Neurodiveristy in Education - Clubs - Free NZ-based online learning and network to foster those strong interests (requires parent sign up) https://www.neurodiversity.org.nz/clubs-for-parents
https://www.neurodiversity.org.nz/clubs-for-teachers
What is Neuro-difference? - Northern UK:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSTLQk9bB8I

• Ministry of Education - Te Kete Ipurangi Inclusive Guides - Website that outlines ADHD and some strategies/supports.
  https://inclusive.tki.org.nz/guides/adhd-and-learning/

• Ministry of Education pdf ADHD Booklet (2015). Has vignettes/case studies of children and ideas for strategies.
  https://inclusive.tki.org.nz/assets/inclusive-education/MOE-publications/MOESE0040-ADHD-booklet.pdf

• Referral to Ministry of Education for support. https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/our-role-and-our-people/contact-us/regional-ministry-contacts/learning-support-services/#requests

• ADHD NZ - ADHD in Schools - https://www.adhd.org.nz/adhd-in-schools.html

• Neurodiversity in Education Coalition. Advocating for inclusion.  https://www.neurodiversity.org.nz/our-vision

• RTLB service - The Nelson Bays /Te Tai o Aorere - Cluster 30: https://www.nbrtlb.com/information-for-wh%C4%81nau

• Neurodiversity guide for NZ educators, includes tips and strategies
  https://www.growwaitaha.co.nz/media/2186/grow-waitaha-inclusive-education-for-neurodiverse-a-konga-guide-for-educators-2023.pdf

• Self-paced free online modules for teachers: https://chadd.org/teacher-to-teacher/

• Understanding ADHD - PDF booklet ADHD in the classroom-(University of Edinburgh) https://www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/atoms/files/epic_adhd_teachers_100921.pdf 

• Strategies when teaching ākonga with ADHD -(University of Edinburgh) https://www.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/atoms/files/epic_strategy_teachers.pdf

• Education Hub - New Zealand based education research and information hub.
  https://theeducationhub.org.nz/category/school-resources/adhd/

• Inclusive design modules New Zealand MOE. https://inclusive.tki.org.nz/guides/planning-for-diversity/
  
  

Support organisations;

Parent to Parent - Nelson - mainly for parents of Autistic children

ADHD Hub - Whakatū - this website 😁

ADHD NZ

Neurodiversity In Education Coalition

DivergenThinking

Mental Health Foundation New Zealand 

Podcasts:

ADHD Experts (Parenting) - Additude online - what do the experts say? https://additudemag.libsyn.com/webpage/category/Parenting%2520ADHD%2520Children

ADHD Experts (Teaching) https://additudemag.libsyn.com/category/ADHD+at+School
Beautifully Complex - parenting neuro-different children

Books:
This is ADHD - Chanelle Moriah - written by a young Autistic New Zealander who also has ADHD.
Taking Charge of ADHD - The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents - Russell Barkley.

Media:

TV  
New Zealand shows:

• Kids Don't Come with a Manual - Nathan Mikaere Wallis - parenting a child with ADHD, looking at labels, "disorder" or personality type, how to model behaviour, validate emotions.  https://maoriplus.co.nz/playback/item/6329566331112 - NB: He does claim that ADHD is grown out of - but this is not actually backed up by science, people just learn how to work around it - like dyslexia.

Social Media:
Dr Caroline Buzanko - Canadian expert on ADHD, for professionals and parents. Offers webinars some free, some paid. https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/?hl=en

Local GP (Māpua) - Dr Sophie-Lee Mace - special interest in ADHD: https://www.instagram.com/aotearoa.baby.clinic/

Local neurodiversity (autism and ADHD) advocate - Kahukura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanoneneurotype/

CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD. - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chadd.org

Cross - disciplinary medical research group - https://jnzccp.scholasticahq.com/article/84066-working-together-for-change-adhd-diagnosis-and-treatment-in-new-zealand

Neurodiversity in Education Coalition NZ - https://www.neurodiversity.org.nz/

ADHD NZ - https://www.adhd.org.nz/

NEWS: Changes to the medication process for those with ADHD. (November 2024)

Pharmac funding for long acting medication "Vyvanse" https://pharmac.govt.nz/news-and-resources/consultations-and-decisions/decision-to-fund-lisdexamfetamine-for-the-treatment-of-adhd

Removal of the prescription renewal requirement for stimulant medication: https://pharmac.govt.nz/news-and-resources/consultations-and-decisions/decision-to-remove-renewal-criteria-for-adhd-treatments