Teenagers & Young Adults Area:
Autism New Zealand Canterbury Branch has created this section with the aim to specifically target Teenagers and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Our aim is to keep it up to date with information, articles and groups that we feel might be of interest.
A list of useful websites..... Particularly adults (16+) with Aspergers
* www.asknz.net ASK Charitable Trust’s website for adults with Asperger’s, etc. Question Help, Articles, Library, Meetings, Join-up
* www.asdin.org.nz NZ’s main autism spectrum information portal Clearing-house, Articles
* www.aspiesforfreedom.com International forum, chat and self-expression site for people with Asperger’s Question Help, Post/Chat, Join-up
* www.asplanet.info First NZ site dedicated to people with Asperger’s, linking to groups and communities Question Help, Meetings, Post/Chat, Join-up, Representation, Advocacy
* www.autismnz.org.nz Main NZ autism spectrum organisation Question Help, Articles, Library, Meetings, Join-up, Representation
* www.autisticadvocacy.org International advocacy organisation for people with Asperger’s (ASAN) Question Help, Representation, Advocacy
* www.humans.org.nz NZ web-site for people on the autism spectrum Articles, Post
www.withyoueverystepoftheway.com Charitable Trust for NZ people (mostly under 17) with Asperger’s Question Help, Articles, Library, Meetings, Join-up
* www.think-differently.org.uk UK-based international campaign for Asperger’s understanding and rights Articles, Join-up
* www.wrongplanet.net Leading International web-community for people with Asperger’s Question Help, Post/Chat
and for teens...........................
* www.withyoueverystepoftheway.com Charitable Trust for NZ people (mostly under 17) with Asperger’s Question Help, Articles, Library, Meetings, Join-up
Monday Nighters - Christchurch
This is a Monday night group for Young Adults with Aspergers. This is a social group who meet every Monday evening.
Autism New Zealand employs a co-ordinator to work alongside this group.
The group are responsible for planning their own programme/activities, several weeks/months in advance.
For more information please contact Robyn Young on (03) 343 2225 ext 702 or email Robyn.Young@autismnz.org.nz