Links

4 Paws New Zealand
Autism Assistance Dogs in NZ.

Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks
Very informative and useful website on anxiety, stress, panic attacks

Asperger Management
Asperger Management aims to provide support for people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) working in senior, white-collar professional management positions to enhance and promote personal development to enable the full potential of an AS Manager to be realised.

Asperger's Parallel Planet
Alison Bradley is an artist, writer and mother of two boys, who has Asperger syndrome and this is her website - includes forum and chat.

Asperger's Syndrome New Zealand
ASNZ is a small advocacy/self-advocacy group established specifically by and for adults with Asperger's Syndrome which is currently involved in representation, advocacy, information, listening, advice, referral, publicity and education from a consumer lived-experience perspective.

Aspiehelp
Aspiehelp is a Christchurch-based information, counselling, mentoring and training service for adults affected by Asperger Syndrome, especially those newly diagnosed or wondering about the benefits of seeking a diagnosis. We also offer training programmes for employers and workplaces, including mentoring a person at their workplace and setting up supports which will facilitate their retention. Aspiehelp is supported by the Aspire Trust, its fund-raising body. Social events are held monthly for Aspie adults, partners, friends and family/whanau, as a place where they can relax in a non-judgmental environment and gain support from each other. E-mail consultations are welcomed.

AutiPlan
This software is a great free for private use App that enables you to easily create planners using clocks and pictograms for people (mainly children) who have Autism or maybe ADHD.

Autism Spectrum Australia
Australian resources

Autism Society of America

Carers NZ
A resource for carers, with a wealth of information and resources.

CCS Disability Action

Centre for Autism and Related Disorders
The Centre for Autism and Related Disorders have Registered Psychologists and Board Certified Behaviour Analysts who provide ASD diagnostic services for all ages, functional assessment and intervention for challenging behaviour for individuals of all ages and also Intensive Early Intervention for children with autism and related disorders.

Center for the Study of Autism
Links and Information covering a broad range of information including overviews on autism.

do 2 Learn website - supporting special needs
Games, songs, communication cards, print resources, and information for special needs - including Toolbox for teachers, Autism awareness cards and strategies, colouring and print activities, free visual pictures, Math Mahjong and emotions games, Daily organisers and calender, Learn reading order and shapes.

Donna Williams
Author of Nobody Nowhere & other books

DTSL (Desktop Technology Services Ltd)
Providing each person who needs help with the equipment and solutions that will allow them to participate, contribute and enjoy life to the very extent they can.

EASe Listening Therapy
Free EASe app for the first 50 responders! Free EASe iPad, iPhone and iPod app for therapists of children on the autism spectrum. EASe products are easy-to-use, simple and safe tools to help parents, occupational, physical, speech and listening therapists better manage noise, improve organization, sensory modulation and proprioception in children challenged with sensory processing issues, central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), and developmental issues.

Ecounselling
Ecounselling works via email. Ecounselling caters to the needs of autistic people who may find it difficult discussing personal challenges in a room with a face-to-face counsellor.

Eric conveys an Emotion
Humourous website about emotions constructed by Eric - fun for teennagers and young adults.

Fun 4 younger kids!
colourful, safe games for younger kids to enjoy a computer experience

Geddes Software
Geddes Software designs products specifically for those with learning challenges. All of the products are easy to use, and focus on teaching language and life skills. They promote verbal as well as written language, and enable language acquisition even for those who are non-verbal.

GPS Tracking 4U

Hanen Early Intervention Programme

Idea Services (IHC)
Living with intellectual disability in New Zealand. IHC New Zealand Inc will advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with an intellectual disability and support them to live satisfying lives in the community.

Integrated Learning Therapy
A method of movement therapy that reorganises the brain.

Iphone
Terrific application for your Iphone, useful for those using Picture Exchange Communication Systems.

Iphone Application
A great tool to download kids stories and songs to ipods or iphones.

Iris
IRIS is a not for profit owned by the Cerebral Palsy Society, that provides support to people with disabilities, injury or health concern. We provide support to a large number of families that have children with autism.

Jen Birch
Author of Congratulations! It's Asperger Syndrome

K.E.E.A.
The National Organisation set up to support and educate families with wetting and soiling problems.

Kids Health
child and youth health information site to support parents and health professionals by the Starship Foundation and Paediatric Society

Logical Toys

Making it Work Discussion Forum
This new forum is part of the Journey to Work project initiated by CCS Disability Action and Workbridge. The online discussion forum is to provide a place for people with disabilities to discuss their experiences of education and employment. Click here to download a word document with more of an explanation and an invitation to participate.

MedicAlert®
10% off the MedicAlert® Service Enrolment Fee for Autism NZ Members

Ministry of Education: Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Information for Teachers who Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Ministry of Education: Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Learning about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Ministry of Health
Key Projects and Programmes for Autism Spectrum Disorders

National Autistic Society, UK

New Zealand Society for Music Therapy
Music therapy is the planned use of music to assist the healing and personal growth of people with identified emotional, intellectual, physical or social needs.

Parent to Parent

Parents of School Age Children in Employment (POSAC)
This is a job site for Parents of School Age Children (POSAC) whose focus is on jobs that start at about 9am and finish at about 3pm. The purpose of the site is to provide a place for prospective parents to register their desire to have such a job, and thereby their support. Once a suitable number of people have registered we will contact employers and encourage them to create POSAC jobs which they can then list on the site.

Rescare New Zealand
Rescare NZ is dedicated to bringing information and support to those caring or advocating for people with an intellectual disability. We remain a totally independent voice for those who want the best for their family member.

Shared Care - UK site on health issues
This site; although UK based, covers a number of disabilty topics, with links to further information.

Skylight Trust
Skylight- Because grief happens and support matters!

Socially Speaking - Alison Schroeder

Springfree Trampolines
Springfree Trampolines are the world’s safest trampoline. An exclusive offer applies to all Autism NZ members!!

Sue Larkey - Special Needs Teacher, Australia
Smart strategies, information articles and action steps to making teaching & living with autism spectrum disorder a success.

Take The AQ Test
Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues at Cambridge's Autism Research Centre have created the Autism-Spectrum Quotient, or AQ, as a measure of the extent of autistic traits in adults. In the first major trial using the test, the average score in the control group was 16.4. Eighty percent of those diagnosed with autism or a related disorder scored 32 or higher. The test is not a means for making a diagnosis, however, and many who score above 32 and even meet the diagnostic criteria for mild autism or Asperger's report no difficulty functioning in their everyday lives.

Temple Grandin - The Movie

The New Zealand Association for Gifted Children (NZAGC)
promotes the needs of gifted kids at national level and supports and fosters initiatives at local level.

The Transporters
The Transporters is a world of imaginary toy vehicle characters who have emotional experiences and adventures. It aims to help children enhance their understanding of the causes of emotions and of emotional expressions.

Tony Attwood
Tony Attwood is well known for sharing his knowledge of Autism and Apsergers Syndrome. He has an Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Surrey and a PhD from the University of London. He is currently adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University in Queensland Tony operates a clinic and supports children and adults by visiting them at school and home. He also lectures nationally and internationally presenting workshops and papers.
He has written several publications including the latest: The Complete guide to Asperger Syndrome - for more details go to: Books and Library

Weka
Weka is New Zealand's disability information web site, for disabled people, their families, whanau and caregivers, health professionals and disability information providers.

Wrong Planet
Wrong Planet is a web community designed for individuals (and parents of those) with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other PDDs. We provide a forum, where members can communicate with each other, an article section, where members may read and submit essays or how-to guides about various subjects, and a chatroom for real-time communication with other Aspies.

Autism Related Products

The Sensory Corner - www.sensorycorner.co.nz
Sensory motor therapy need not be dull and boring. The toys and equipment on this website not only have therapeutic benefits, but they are also fun and exciting for children (and the young at heart).

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