Neurodiversity

Resources

A list of resources is provided with each of the videos.

There is a list of all resources noted below this video. There are resources that are specific to each topic ie Explore, LifeLinks, MoE. These are listed below each of the videos in these topics.

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/

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/