Working with the GP
James (father) talks about the importance of communication with the GP. He and Helen (Autism Coordinator) note the importance of getting information from the Early Childhood Centre to support the discussion with the GP. If concerned with the General Practice’s response seek another opinion.
Resources
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/