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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

For more information on the diet and biomedical approach
as seen on TV3 with Dr Debbie Fewtrell autism@xtra.co.nz

Software

Ultimate Learning Software Series
Learning tools suitable for children ages 3-11, aimed to develop problem solving language, social skills, and math skills.

• Fun With Feelings: understanding emotions
• Math Master: math skills
• Problem Solvers: problem solving skills
• Songs to Get Along: social & conversation skills
• Sound Readers: reading & comprehension skills