Links

4 Paws New Zealand
Project to bring Autism Assistance Dogs to New Zealand.

Air New Zealand Concierge Service

ASD Guidelines Website 

ASK (Autism Spectrum Kiwis)

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.

Autism Association of NSW
Australian resources.

Autism Australia, Brisbane

Autism Society of America

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

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 in the following languages:
Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean & Spanish

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

Drugwatch.com
Drugs used to treat Depression and Anxiety, such as Xanax, Valium, Zoloft, Lexapro and Paxil can have potentially harmful side effects if not monitored closely. Additionally, when these drugs are prescribed in combination with drugs for other disorders, the risks for serious illness or even death increases greatly. Our site provides up-to-date information on the side effects of common prescription and over the counter medications to help educate consumers and patients.
Alternatively e-mail Sean McCahill at sean@drugwatch.com or can reach him directly at (0800) 452-0949.

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.

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

Hanen Early Intervention Programme

Idea Services Ltd
IDEA Services Limited is an IHC community service. Its mission is to empower people to live, learn, work and enjoy life in the community. IDEA Services was set up in March 2005 to take over services previously provided by IHC. It remains part of IHC in terms of governance and senior management, fundraising, property, and organisational support functions.

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.

Information for Foster Carers and Agencies

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

Email: ilt@clear.net.nz

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.

Ironman for Cam
Blog site of a Parent with an autistic child who is competing to be in the Ironman. Honest, real and inspiring, follow Jason through his journey.

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

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 Organisation for Rare Disorders
Find Rare Disease Information, practical advice and links to a Support Group - Follow Research and Policy Issues - Read other New Zealanders' Stories.

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

People First's New Zealand Website
People First is lead and directed by people with a learning disability. People with a learning disability learn to speak up for themselves and for their friends.

Podcasts - information on Autism Spectrum Disorders by Midnight In Chicago
Mini-seminars on Topices such as: Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders, AS and ASD Web Resources and Forum Communities, Autism on the Homefront, Autism and the Media, Autism and Bullying

Quality of Life for Caregivers of a child aged 6-16 years with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or an Intellectual Disability: A comparative study
Natasha Browne from Massey University is conducting a thesis project aimed at identifying the differences in quality of life for caregivers of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or an Intellectual Disability when compared to caregivers of children without these conditions.
You are invited to view the online information sheet and questionnaire via the web link or alternatively are invited to call or text message 022 621 0563 and leave a message indicating your name and the address where you wish the information sheet and questionnaire to be posted. Paper copies of the questionnaire will include postage reply envelopes for your convenience. This survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete on line.

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.

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.

“Sue has a remarkable ability to identify and briefly explain the difficulties experienced by a child with autism in a regular classroom and to suggest realistic and practical strategies to improve abilties and behaviour. Her advice is succinct and wise - Dr Tony Attwood”

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.

TEACCH

The Autism Research Unit

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

Tools for Coping with Life's Stressors
Resources for coping with grief and developing self-esteem. Includes specifically for parents of children with a developmental disability.

Tourettes Syndrome “Plus”
Incredible, well-organized site that covers Tourette Syndrome, OCD, ADHD, “rage attacks”, mood disorders, and autism/Asperger's disorders.

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.

Yale Child Study Center

Autism Related Products

Little Beacons - www.littlebeacons.co.nz
Acknowledging kids first, their special needs second. - Little Beacon's Store - New Zealand online webite for products for kids with disabilities (physical, intellectual or neurological) and their parents, families and friends. Shop from the comfort of home for toys and gifts.

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).

Therapies