AutismWelcome to the Autism New Zealand Inc. Website
Autism New Zealand Inc. provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on Autism Spectrum disorders including Aspergers Syndrome. Our members include children, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum; their family/whanau; caregivers; and professionals who work within this field.
For more information on the services we offer, related articles, fundraising and what is happening at your local branch please check out all the sections of our website.
Our Mission: Autism New Zealand is New Zealand’s pre-eminent provider of services and support for people on the Autism Spectrum and those who support them.
Our Vision: In Aotearoa New Zealand each member of the New Zealand community has informed choices to enable them to reach their desired potential.
Volunteer Awareness Week
Autism New Zealand would personally like to acknowledge the wonderful work our volunteers do and also acknowledge the time that is given to ensure we can continue to provide our much needed services.Stephen Shore Seminars
Success with Autism: Using our Strengths for Achieving a Fulfilling and Productive Life - Just like Everyone Else
Stephen Shore's seminars are being held in Auckland 31st July, Wellington 2nd August, Christchurch 5th August 2013.
This will be Stephen’s only New Zealand Seminar Tour!
New Zealand’s Annual Special Needs Children’s Parties
The Annual Special Needs Children’s Parties are being held over May to July at a variety of ten-pin bowling centres, pools and cinemas throughout New Zealand.
View the parties being held in the North Island to find an activity in your area.
Way to Play Programme
Way to Play is a new programme being run by Autism NZ. This is a one day introduction to playing with children on the Autism Spectrum. The programme offers some simple, easy to use strategies to begin playing joyously together with the child.
F.A.N.Z. Programme
F.A.N.Z (Framework for Autism in New Zealand) is a new programme being offered by Autism New Zealand Inc. This is a 2 day introductory programme that enables participants to create a framework for understanding and supporting a person on the Autism Spectrum.
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