Auckland New Zealand ADHD Conference 2026

Dr Dianne Grocott

Psychiatrist 30+ years.

Dr Dianne Grocott is a psychiatrist with 30 years experience in public and private practice, who has specialised in ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and Addiction Psychiatry. In 2015 she co-founded the Victorian Adult ADHD Interest Group (VAADHDIG), a multidisciplinary group of clinicians who share expertise and resources to improve the lives of their patients with ADHD.

VAADHDIG members are developing an accredited GP Training Course on ADHD and are collaborating in the design of best practice models for ADHD assessment and holistic management.

Yvonne Moy

Occupational Therapist & Coach

Yvonne brings a unique combination of expertise as an Occupational Therapist, ADHD coach, and parent. Her commitment to supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families led her to establish her private practice, Yvonne Moy Occupational Therapy Consultancy (YMOTC), where she provides high-quality, client-centred, holistic support tailored to the needs of each individual and family.

Combining expertise in these fields with the latest evidence-based approaches, Yvonne offers effective and practical, strengths-based strategies that empower students to understand themselves and work towards their goals. She supports parents in understanding and supporting their neurodivergent children, and works with adults as they navigate and embrace their ADHD journey.

Her approach focuses on building skills, implementing effective strategies, fostering confidence, and creating supportive environments so individuals and families can thrive at home, school, work, and in daily life.

Whether you’re seeking support to better understand yourself and achieve your goals, or you’re a parent looking for neuroaffirming, evidence-based strategies, Yvonne provides personalised services tailored to your unique needs and priorities.

Ashley Cairns

Psychologist & Author

Ashley Cairns is the CEO of A Change for Better (ACFB) and Director of The ACFB Fund, a dual-structured organisation combining clinical services with a charitable model to improve access to mental health and neurodevelopmental diagnostics across New Zealand.

With formal training in psychology and counselling, Ashley has built ACFB into a growing health-tech company focused on addressing critical gaps in ADHD, autism, and mental health assessment pathways. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal lived experience as someone with AuDHD, she has helped lead the development of Lotus, an AI-powered diagnostic platform designed to streamline assessments, enhance clinical reporting, and reduce both cost and wait times for clients.
Ashley’s work sits at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and systems reform. She is actively involved in shaping new models of care, including GP-integrated diagnostic pathways and multidisciplinary service delivery. Through ACFB, she is working toward a future where timely, affordable, and high-quality diagnostic services are accessible at scale.

She has presented at national conferences, including ADHD-focused events across New Zealand, and delivered a TEDx Women talk on the Lotus AI and ACFB build as well as her own diagnostic journey. Her current focus is on scaling ACFB’s services, securing strategic partnerships, and positioning the organisation as a primary referral destination for GPs nationwide.

Lauren Quirke

Neurodevelopmental Consultant

Lauren is a neurodevelopmental consultant and the founder of Somenté, a neuroscience-led practice supporting neurodivergent children and their families. With a background spanning rehabilitation, mental health, and paediatrics, she brings an integrated perspective that connects brain, body, behaviour, and environment.

She is recognised for her ability to shift the way people think about neurodivergence. Rather than focusing on behaviour as the problem, Lauren’s work centres on understanding the underlying neurological experience—how the brain interprets sensory input, demand, safety, and connection—and how this shapes regulation, learning, and daily life.

Through her work, she challenges traditional behaviour-driven models and offers a more effective, neuroscience-informed approach that is both practical and deeply human. Her ability to translate complex science into clear, actionable insights has made her a trusted voice for parents and professionals seeking clarity in an often overwhelming space.

Lauren’s work extends beyond individual families. She is building a broader movement to reshape how neurodivergent children are understood and supported—equipping adults with the knowledge, language, and confidence to create environments where children can genuinely thrive.

Jamie Rose-Peacock

Employment Law Specialist, HR Consultant, and licensed Workplace Investigator

Jaime Rose-Peacock is an Employment Law Specialist, HR Consultant, and licensed Workplace Investigator based in Auckland. She is the founder of two small practices – Marbles People & Culture Hub and Jaime Rose – Employment Law Specialist. She supports both small to medium-sized businesses and individuals in navigating workplace matters with a focus on integrity and empathy.

Jaime has recently completed her Master of Arts in Psychology, with her thesis exploring the organisational factors that influence Imposter Phenomenon among high-achieving professional women. Her academic work reflects her deep commitment to understanding the psychological and structural dynamics that shape people’s experience at work.

Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Jaime brings a lived experience lens to her professional practice and advocacy. Gaining insight into her neurodivergence has been a transformative step – allowing her to navigate life, career, leadership, and wellbeing with greater self-awareness and intention.

In addition to her consulting work, Jaime contributes to governance through her roles on several boards, including the Employment Law Institute of New Zealand (ELINZ) and A Change for Better.

Zoe Horner

Paediatric occupational therapist, Keynote speaker & Author

Zoe Horner is a paediatric occupational therapist, keynote speaker, author, and founder of Little Treasures Therapy in Perth, Western Australia.
Diagnosed with ADHD at age 13, Zoe brings both lived experience and clinical expertise to her work with neurodivergent children and families. Having grown up navigating anxiety, masking, and the pressure to fit within systems that did not always understand her nervous system, Zoe is passionate about helping children feel safe, understood, capable, and connected.

Since graduating from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2015, Zoe has special interests in supporting children with ADHD, sensory processing differences, emotional regulation challenges, and similar developmental needs.
Her work integrates sensory processing, nervous system safety, environmental adaptation, family-centred support, and safe capacity building.

Zoe helps families and educators reduce unnecessary overwhelm while gradually building a child’s confidence, resilience, participation, and ability to meet life’s demands.
Zoe believes every child has treasure within them, and the future of support lies in creating the right fit between the child, their environment, and the meaningful tasks that help them learn, connect, and thrive.