The Child Neurodiversity Specialists
Our Team
Dr. Sarah Moll
MBChB, MRes, MRCPCH
Paediatric Consultant
Dr. Sarah Moll qualified from Manchester Medical School in the UK in 2007 and undertook her specialist community and general paediatric training in the North West of England and North Wales.
She is one of the few New Zealand doctors who is dual-trained in general Paediatrics and Community Child Health and is accredited by both the RCPCH (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health UK) and the RACP (Royal Australasian College of Paediatrics).
Sarah practices as part of the Paediatric team at Tauranga Hospital alongside her private work. Her passion is child neurodevelopmental health to recognise and support children early in their ADHD / Autism journey. Sarah had utilised QbTest in the UK recognising it’s value in ADHD assessments and was able to secure it’s use in the Bay of Plenty supporting registration and implementation over a 3 month period in New Zealand. Sarah is keen to share and develop good practice and has presented work both nationally and internationally holding several publications.
She lives in The Bay of Plenty with her two sons and husband. She has first-hand experience of ADHD in her household and fully understands what it feels like to juggle the demands of neurodiversity with a chaotic family life.
In her spare time, Sarah enjoys baking, cycling, walking up Mount Maunganui, and paddleboarding.
“I hate to see families struggling because a child displaying ADHD / Autism symptoms has been forgotten on public waitlists. With the correct diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support, neurodiversity can be a child’s superpower, so I want to do everything I can to help Kiwi families enjoy a brighter future”
Nadia du Plessis
BA, Ed.Psych
Child Educational Psychologist
Nadia du Plessis is a registered educational psychologist with a distinguished career dedicated to supporting children with diverse needs. Originally trained in South Africa, Nadia specialized in working with children who experience a range of physical disabilities as well as those on the neurodiverse spectrum. Her expertise lies in fostering development and inclusion for individuals with unique challenges, equipping them with the tools and strategies to thrive in educational settings and beyond.
With a compassionate approach and a deep understanding of neurodiversity, Nadia has been a steadfast advocate for children, helping them unlock their potential and empowering families and communities to better support their needs. Her work emphasizes the importance of inclusion, understanding, and celebrating the strengths of neurodivergent individuals.
For the past six years, Nadia has made New Zealand her home, where she has worked within the Ministry of Education, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and her private practice. Now based in the Bay of Plenty, she is passionate about supporting the neurodiverse community, including both children and their families.
Nadia enjoys teaching, leading parent training seminars, and helping parents connect with and understand their children. She believes that parents can better support their neurodivergent children by understanding how their minds work and how the neurodivergent brain processes the world.
At home, Nadia enjoys the beauty of the Bay of Plenty with her husband and two children. Her dedication to creating supportive and inclusive environments continues to inspire her work, shaping a brighter future for neurodiverse individuals and their families.