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$15 for 15 years!

It’s hard to believe!  It’s been more than 15 years since we first started providing support to families!

We’d love if you to contribute to our 15 year anniversary appeal – $15 for 15 years!

We rely on your generous donations to enable us to continue our essential work supporting New Zealand families.

DONATE HERE

Celebrate Christmas differently this year

Celebrate Christmas differently this year, with less stuff and more kindness!

Learn more about how you can support Children’s Autism Foundation via The Good Registry here

Webinars available

ASK (Autism Spectrum Knowledge) Training for Teacher Aides

This training has been specially designed for TA’s & Learning Assistants to increase your understanding of Autism and the strengths & challenges of learners with ASD.

Start the 2021 school year equipped with practical strategies & tools to better support children on the Autism Spectrum.


Module 1 – Understanding & Supporting Learners with ASD (Full Day)

  • What is Autism?
  • The sensory and communication differences that learners with ASD may experience.
  • Understanding each learner and their individual profile of strengths & challenges.
  • How to build a kete/toolbox of strategies, visual aids, activities & tips to better support children with ASD in the learning environment.

Cost: $195 + GST per Teacher Aide   
Venue: The Garden Room, Grey Lynn Community Centre
Date: Thursday 28th January 2021, 9am to 4pm

*Webinar version: Wed 27th January 2021 (register here for webinar)

Find out about MoE Pilot Fund for TA training here

 

Module 2 – Next Steps in Supporting Learners with ASD (2 hour Follow Up Session)

  • A follow-up session and an opportunity to review & refresh your Autism knowledge based on your classroom experiences supporting children with ASD.
  • Top up your kete/toolbox with strategies, resources & activities specifically for the children you support.
  • Autism Q&A – further enhance your knowledge & understanding of Autism specific to the child or children you are supporting.
  • Only suitable for those who have attended Module 1

Cost: $50 + GST per Teacher Aide 
Venue: The Garden Room, Grey Lynn Community Centre
Date: Thursday 4th March 2021, 7pm to 9pm

* Webinar version: Wed 3rd March 2021 (register here for webinar)

Find out about MoE Pilot Fund for TA training here

 

Support during COVID19 lockdown

Auckland families going back into lockdown – we are still here to support you.
Our team will be working from their home offices – we’re getting pretty good at that now!
You are not in this alone, we understand what you and your child are going through right now and our team are here to help.

Please phone/email/message us if you need any assistance, information or support of any kind.

Ph: 021 792 855
Email: enquiry@autism.org.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BuildingBrighterFuturesForFamilies
COVID19 information

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Support during COVID19 lockdown has been made possible by the generous support of the Clyde Graham Charitable Trust, proudly managed by Perpetual Guardian through the Covid-19 Response Fund
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ASK (Autism Spectrum Knowledge) Professional Development Workshops

ASK (Autism Spectrum Knowledge) training is a series of interactive professional development workshops facilitated by knowledgeable and experienced facilitators who work with ASD children on a daily basis. This training is for: Teachers – ECE, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary SENCOs, RTLBs, Learning Support Coordinators Teacher Aides/Teaching Assistants Disability Support Workers Social Workers Mental Health Support Workers […]

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