"You're Not Crazy": ADHD, Autism and a Mother's Intuition

Three paediatricians told Jo Diaz her son was fine. One toldher she could "tell she was a first-time mum." She knew something was different about Cruz from the time he was two and it took years, four paediatricians and a file full of evidence before anyone finally sat down and listened.

In this episode of Wine with Wita, Jo Diaz from JD Marketing shares the raw, honest story of getting her six-year-old son diagnosed with ADHD and ASD Level 1. We talk about the sensory signs everyone dismissed, the year she spent trying every possible therapy before agreeing to medication, 2 NDIS rejections, and the moment a doctor finally said the words she'd waited years to hear: "I don't think you're crazy."

We also celebrate the woman behind the mum - how Jo built amarketing agency from scratch in 2019 while pregnant and heading into COVID and her powerful take on AI: "We have become so reliant on it to be our voice that we have lost our own voice."

In this episode we cover: Early signs of autism and ADHD in toddlers

Medical gaslighting and being told "he's fine, he's a boy"

Autism masking and how it affects assessments

Why ADHD and autism strategies can work against each other in a classroom

The ADHD medication decision, titration, and what changed at full dose

Two NDIS rejections and paying for therapy out of pocket

Occupational therapy, early intervention and mum guilt

Building an authentic brand as a mum in business and using AI without losing your voice

Connect with Jo Diaz

Instagram: @jodiaz_ Business Instagram: @jd.marketing TikTok: @jd.marketing

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Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provideinformation. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about yourchild's communication and/development.

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