Local Branches: Nelson/Marlborough
Local Branches: Nelson/Marlborough
Address: PO Box 18, Upper Moutere, NELSON
Phone: (03) 539 0285
Fax: None
Email: Nelson-Marlborough@autismnz.org.nz
Coordinator: Robyn Young
Field Officer: Viv Nelson
About Us
The branch covers Nelson, Tasman, the Bays and Marlborough. We are a group of parents, who work on a voluntary basis, offering support and information to other families who have someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Key Activities
* Provide parents and carers with information and support
* Provide information to professionals and liase with other agencies
* Field Officer Support
* Provide Workshops
* Provided Support Groups for Parents
* Raise Awareness of ASD
* Provide a Newsletter with ideas, information and what is happening locally
* Books Available from our Branch Library
Branch Library
* For latest list of books to borrow see inside back page of latest Newsletter
* Books are available to collect or by post from:
Yvon Smit's shop Jewel Beetle, (Upstairs above Whitcoulls) 240 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Tel: (03) 548 0487
Email yvon@jewelbeetle.co.nz
Newsletters Online
To be completed
Support Group meetings 
These are social get-togethers for parents, whanau, caregivers and anyone working with someone with ASD. It's a great opportunity to meet other people who understand. Everyone is very welcome.
Nelson Morning Support Group:* Note New time 10.30am
When: 10.30am Thursday 10 June 2010
10.30am Thursday 29 July 2010
Where: Cafe De Ville, New Street, Nelson. (This is a child friendly cafe with a gate at the entrance).
Nelson Evening Support Group:
When: 7.30pm Thursday 1 July 2010
Where: The Stables Tavern, (upstairs room) McGlashen Ave, Richmond
Marlborough Support Group coming soon!
Young Adult Group
If you are an older teenager/young adult between15 years and 25 years who have Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism, and would like to meet and talk with other other people who have ASD, come and join us for an afternoon.
When: Dates to be advised
Where: Alchemy Cafe, McMillan's Pottery, Bateup Road, Richmond
Things you need to know:
- Person with ASD must be fairly independent and able to be left at a table on their own
- A parent or caregiver MUST attend with you (they will sit at a different table)
- Food & Drink at your own cost
For more information please contact the Branch or Email viv.nelson@autismnz.org.nz
Workshops/Seminars in our Region
ASD WORKSHOPS:
"Teaching Strategies and Behaviour Support"
Presented by Sue Larkey MA Spec Ed, Grad Dip Ed
When: Tuesday 22 June 2010, 9.30am - 3pm
Where: The Rutherford Hotel, Nile Street, Nelson
Cost: $160
Registration & Information contact Jo Adkins
Other Activities:
Early Intervention Playgroup
When: Every Wednesday morning during term time
Time: 9.30am to 12.00 noon
Where: St Barnabus Church, Main Road, Stoke
Come along for a coffee and a chat with other families who have a child/children with a disability and/or special needs. Toys, activities, singing and outdoor area (enclosed and safe). This is a friendly welcoming group which also has input from Speech Language therapists, Physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
For further information contact CCS Nelson Tel: (03) 548 4479
Moving Is Fun with Just Gymnastics
When: Every Thursday morning during term time
Time: 9.30am to 12.15pm
Where: Richmond Town Hall (Tasman Recreational Resourse Centre)
Just Gymnastics has identified a need for primary school aged children with special needs and has developed a specialized class to help with the child's development, confidence, participation and enjoyment in physical activity. Enrolment is essential and funding may be available to assist with the attendance costs.
For further information contact Linda & Steve Mace, Just Gymnastics
Tel: (03) 546 6013
Email just.gym@xtra.co.nz
After School Performing Arts Programme
A performing arts programme for primary school age children which will be focused on the needs of its participants. Other age groups will be considered if sufficient interest. To be held at a venue in Richmond. Cost is $15 per student per session.
For more information phone Maria on (03) 544 7102 or Latasha on 021 145 9889
Come & Play Basket Ball - Have a go!
Where: Jack Robins Stadium, Stoke, Nelson
When : 4.30pm - 9pm Sundays from 2 May onwards
Contact: Dallas on Tel: (03) 547 6419
Email nnbasketball@xtra.co.nz
Directory of Information & Services
If you want to download a copy of these local services click here (Not available being updated)
How to Get a Diagnosis:
Contact your local GP for referral to a Paediatrician or CAMHS (Child & adolescent Mental Health Services) if young person is over 12 years old. Tel 03 546 1800
If you are in Nelson and wish to go privately, you can contact Tautoko Services as below.
Adult Diagnosis
Nelson - Contact the psychologists at Tautoko services, who will take private referrals for diagnosis. Tel: (03) 546 18 00
Blenheim - Contact Maggie Dewar, clinical Psychologist for a diagnosis Tel: (03) 578 7615 or Email: m.dewar@xtra.co.nz
Who to Contact when you get a Diagnosis:
Autism NZ Nelson/Marlborough Branch for support.
WINZ - Work & Income NZ- contact your local office.
You are entitled to a Child Disability Allowance. (A fortnightly payment of approx $85.88 - non taxable & not means tested) From age 16 years see Invalids Benefit.
Support Works - Needs Assessment Agency
1 Harley Street,Nelson Tel 03 546 3980
Toll Free 0800 244 300
22 Scott Street, Blenheim
www.nmdhb.govt.nz/supportworks.aspx
Support Works provide a "needs assessment" to assist people identify their support needs and design an individual package to meet those needs including funding.
They will provide funding towards the costs of Respite Care Services/ Carer Relief, so that you can have someone look after the person with ASD to give you a break.
Care Solutions - provide care/respite services.
P O Box 2188,Stoke, Nelson
Tel: (03) 547 4830
Ministry of Education:
Special Education - provide services in Early Childhood Sector and Schools. Contact:
SE Nelson - P O Box 282, Nelson Tel: (03) 546 3470
SE Motueka - Tel : (03) 528 1148
SE Blenheim - Tel: (03) 578 5917
Ministry of Education - Special Education Facilitator
Assists students/parents/schools with communication issues that occur from time to time between home & school.
Contact Hilary Clifton Tel 03 546 3486
Email hilary.clifton@minedu.govt.nz
Further Education
NMIT Nelson/Marlborough Institute of Technology
Private Bag 19, Nelson Tel 03 546 9175
E mail info@nmit.ac.nz
Employment/Work Assistance
Workbridge Inc Nelson Tel 03 546 7560
Workbridge Inc Motueka Tel 03 528 1040
Workbridge Inc Blenheim Tel 03 984 3510
WORKSTAR
70 Waimea Road, Nelson
Tel 03 546 9206
Email: info@workstar.co.nz
www.workstar.co.nz
Neighbourhood Connections Nelson & Blenheim
10 Natalie Street, Nelson 7010 & Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street, Blenheim
Nelson Tel 03 545 7499
Blenheim Tel 03 577 9094
Residential/Supported Independent Living Services
* many of these services are dependent upon Support Works (the needs assessment agency) for funding.
IDEA Services (IHC) offers a variety of residential choices as well as vocational services aimed at maximising people's participation in society. For further information contact IHC (Ideas).
Nelson Tel 03 548 4229
Blenheim Tel 03 578 0949
(IDSS Intellectual Disability Support Services)are a division of Nelson/Marlborough Health Board. They provide a range of residential support services depending on the individual's needs. They also provide Day services and Respite Care. For further information contact:
Nelson Tel 03 546 1671
Blenheim Tel 03 520 9999
NZ Care Group - is a division of HealthCare NZ. They provide residential services with the aim to giveclient's as much autonomy and control in living their day to day lives as possible. They also provide Activity programmes and offer Supported Independent Living services. For further information contact: Toll free 0800 692 273.
Neighbourhood Connections part of Tautoko Services.
10 Natalie Street, Nelson 7010 & Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street, Blenheim
They provide a service for people who want to live in their own place or their family home with support.
A Support Worker is provided toa ssist in doing the things that a person may need help with. For further information contact:
Nelson Tel 03 545 7499
Blenheim Tel 03 577 9094
Legal Issues
Free Advice:
AChild turning 16 is entiltled to live independently of their parents. You will need to do this any way once your child turns 20 years of age. For a free confidential service call:
Nelson Bays Community Law Service Nelson
Tel 03 548 1288
Toll free 0800 246 146
Marlborough Community Law Service Blenheim Tel 03 577 9919
Lawyers
Steven Zindel LL.M(Hons), Zindels Barristers & Solicitors,
21 New Street, P O Box 1023, Nelson Tel 03 548 3268
Email office@zindels.co.nz
Other Services/Useful Information:
Altogether Autism - Information Service Nelson
Tel 0800 273 463
Email nelson@altogetherautism.org.nz
Website www.altogetherautism.org.nz
Behaviour Problems - Tautoko Services
Supporting people with intellectual disability and/or autism who have behaviour that challenges themselves or others.
Contact: 10 Natalie Street, Nelson Tel 03 546 8370
3 Henry Street, Blenheim Tel 03 577 9094
Cloud 9 Children's Foundation - Asperger Syndrome Nelson,
- phone contact, books on AS and talks to caregivers
Email: onefabknitter@slingshot.co.nz
Website: www.withyoueverystepoftheway.com
Dyslexia & Other Learning Difficulties
See www.dyslexiafoundation.org.nz for information
Nelson Area:
Konstanca Friedrich-Palzer of Dyslexia Correction Tasman Bay, Marahau, RD2 Motueka.
Tel 03 527 8060 .
www.DyslexiaCorrectionTasmanBay.co.nz
Sally McCue Dyslexia Solutions, Nelson
Tel 03 545 1779
www.dyslexiasolutions.co.nz
Tina Guy Davis Facilitator, Nelson
Tel 03 547 4984
Email tina@dyslexiasolutionservices.co.nz
Speld Nelson 111 Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson.
Tel 03 544 6921
Marlborough Area:-
Jocelyn Print,Davis Facilitator, Kaikoura Tel 03 319 6711
E mail print@ihug.co.nz
Speld Blenheim 9 Gee street, Renwick, Blenheim.
Tel 03 578 3508
Joya Centre - offers Listening Training by certified Toamatis Consultant & psychotherapist Paulina Aarts.
49 Brougham Street, Nelson, Tel 03 539 1360
For more information see www.joyacentre.co.nz
Email joyacentre@xtra.co.nz
Sleep Problems - contact the branch for referral.
Speech Language Therapy
i Communicate - Speech & Communication Therapy - Johan Langfield Speech Therapist
Tel 03 545 7254
Email Johan@icommunicatetherapy.com
Support/Mentor for young people with ASD
Neighbourhood Connections Contact:
Nelson Tel 03 545 7499
Blenheim Tel 03 577 9094
Various Services (private) - Pelim
Offers private health care services including dietician, occupational therapist(Colleen Shaw), play therapist, psychologist, social worker, specch langauage therapy, teachers & coaches.
Tel 03 548 9321
Email maryanne@pelim.co.nz
Other Support Services
CCS 65 Trafalgar Street, Nelson Tel 03 548 4479
Dyspraxia Support Group Nelson contact:
Suzanne Crew Tel 027 433 4125
IHC (Idea Services) Stoke, Nelson Tel 03 538 0046
Blenheim Tel 03 578 0949
Parent to Parent Tel 03 546 8973
E mail nelson@parent2parent.org.nz
Health Alternatives
Homeopathy - Linda Peat Homeopath (NZCH) For advice and information with experience as a mother of a child with ASD. Tel 03 526 6229 Mobile 027 410178
Gluten & casien free diets see www.autismdiet.com
or www.doctorgluten.com
Contact Lynette Lord at Culinary Compass to help you change to a gluten free life! For information and advice Tel 027 3300 683 Email enviro-mtl@clear.net.nz
Sport/Recreation
Riding For the Disabled/Therapeutic riding -
Nelson - Tel 03 544 8960 Motueka Tel 03 528 0227
Blenheim - Tel 03 578 7350
Swimming lessons - individual lessons contact Lisa
at Swimsation, Richmond Aquatic Centre, Richmond, Nelson Tel 03 543 9755
Sport Tasman/Halberg Trust Nelson Tel 03 546 7910
Refer for finacial contribution towards individual training/participation in sport i.e. swimming lessons, tennis, swimming lessons for children and young people with ASD can have individual one on one lessons at the Aquatic Centre Richmond, Nelson. Contact Lisa on Tel 03 543 9755 .
Support Groups:
Nelson & Blenheim - See above or Newsletter for latest information for details of meetings.
Please note:
Autism NZ Inc Nelson/Marlborough Branch does not necssarily support, endorse or recommend any method, treatment, product, programme, or therapist for those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We do, however, seek to inform, in the belief that you have the right to know, so that you may make informed choices.
Special Thanks to the Following:
ThePacific.net Our local Broadband service provider
Tel 543 9094 or www.ThePacific.net
Lioness Club of Nelson
Community Organisation Grants Scheme
The Lion Foundation
Community Post, New Zealand Post
The Canterbury Community Trust
The Lotteries Commission
Soroptimist International Nelson
Rotary Club of Nelson
Pub Charity
Fresh Choice Supermarket, Richmond
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