Autism NZ

Autism New Zealand provides services and support, education and information on autism for autistic people and family/whānau, caregivers, and professionals who engage with them.

They work to:

• Support autistic people and those who make up their support network – who want active assistance – in a collaborative way that helps them and their community, including liaising with other agencies on their behalf.
• Educate individuals, families/whānau, professionals and other interested parties about autism, by providing a range of evidence-based, tailored courses that offer practical strategies, tools and information to manage effectively for the best outcomes.
• Inform individuals, families/whānau, professionals and the wider public about autism via a variety of mediums including social media, website, newsletters and resources as well as distributing the latest information and research relating to autism.
• Advocate for autistic people by providing submissions on relevant legislation and providing comment on government policy relating to autism and raising awareness of autism to promote inclusive behaviours in society.

Their services include:

• Employment Support Programme (Auckland & Wellington)
• Employment Service in Schools for young people in their final two years at school (Auckland)
• Transition from School Service (Auckland)
• Diagnostic Service for children under 5 and adults over 18 (Wellington)
• Autism Connect, which includes chat forums, educational programmes and online social events