Neurodiversity

Neurodiverse children

Tracy Rohan (Principal Advisor – Learning Support Canterbury) suggests who to talk to when a family has concerns about their child. She notes the role that the Ministry has and suggests that families call the Service Manager for their area. Tracy explains that’s a diagnosis is not required to get support.

Resources

Ministry of Education

Links to information

- Transitioning children with learning support needs

https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/early-learning/learning-support/learning-support-when-your-child-moves-school

- Specialist Schools

https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/learning-support/specialist-schools

- Teacher training

https://www.education.govt.nz/education-professionals/schools-year-0-13/scholarships-and-study-awards/learning-support-specialist-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://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/attendance/stand-downs-suspensions-exclusions-and-expulsions

- Inclusive education website

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