Resources for families

Facebook groups

- Autism in NZ – Parents and Caregivers

https://www.facebook.com/groups/22057177435/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Networking and sharing site for parents and caregivers, caring for someone with autism spectrum disorder.

- iFUNZ

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ifunz/

This is a non-affiliated group for users of Individualised Funding for disability support in New Zealand where members can discuss issues, share experiences and support each other.

Patient information websites

- KidsHealth https://kidshealth.org.nz/tags/autism-spectrum-disorder

https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/listing-nz-information-support-resources-autism-spectrum-disorder

https://kidshealth.org.nz/understanding-autism-spectrum-disorder-cartoon-drawings

https://kidshealth.org.nz/autism-spectrum-disorder-videos

KidsHealth is a joint initiative between The Paediatric Society of New Zealand and Starship Foundation. Supported by the Ministry of Health

- Raising children – https://raisingchildren.net.au/search?query=autism

Raising children is the Australian parenting website

- National Autistic Society - https://www.autism.org.uk/

National Autistic Society is a UK website

Support organisations

- All Together Autism / Parent 2 Parent https://parent2parent.org.nz/services/altogether-autism/

- Autism NZ https://autismnz.org.nz/community-links/canterbury-west-coast/

Explore

- Explore autism services: https://www.healthcarenz.co.nz/service/autism-support/

- Positive Behaviour Support: https://www.healthcarenz.co.nz/service/explore-specialist-advice/behaviour-support-services/

LifeLinks

- LifeLinks https://www.lifelinks.co.nz/

- Whaikaha (Ministry of Disabled people) https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/

- Respite options

https://www.whaikaha.govt.nz/support-and-services/carer-support-and-respite/respite-explained-options-and-services/canterbury-west-coast/

Ministry of Education

- Transitioning children with learning support needs

https://www.education.govt.nz/early-childhood/teaching-and-learning/transitions-in-early-learning/transitioning-children-with-learning-support-needs-from-early-learning-into-school/

- Specialist Schools

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/specialist-schools-for-students-with-high-needs/#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20regional%20health,Wellington%20and%20one%20in%20Christchurch

- Teacher training

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/principals-and-teachers/scholarships-for-people-working-in-schools/special-education-study-awards-and-scholarships/

- Learning support

Learning support (was special education) – Parents.education.govt.nz – Practical information about education for parents and carers

Home – He Pikorua https://hepikorua.education.govt.nz

- ORS Funding

Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) – Education in New Zealand

https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/ors/

- Exclusion

Stand-downs, suspensions, exclusions, expulsions – Parents.education.govt.nz – Practical information about education for parents and carers

https://parents.education.govt.nz/secondary-school/your-child-at-school/standdowns-suspensions-exclusions-expulsions/

- Inclusive education website

Inclusive Education | Inclusive Education https://inclusive.tki.org.nz/