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Our Services

Workshops

We regularly run workshops delivering education, training, tips and strategies to parents/caregivers/whanau as well as professionals who engage with children on the Autism Spectrum.
Topic include:

  • Understanding Autism
  • Strategies for Behaviour
  • Sensory Issues
  • Change & Transitions
  • Social and Communication Skills
  • Dealing with Anxiety
  • Professional development & workforce training (Autism Spectrum Knowledge)
  • PepTalks Webinars for teaching professionals

View upcoming workshops and events here

 

Family Support (up to 21 years)

outreach-familysupportThis service is led by the family’s priorities and values with guidance from a trained Family Consultant. Support is provided through home visits, phone calls, Zoom meetings, or by email and available after diagnosis and during those difficult transition periods. Families also have access to an extensive resource library.  Request Family Support

 

Skills Through Play (2-5 years)

skills-through-playBeing able to play teaches children important lessons about the world, how to get along with others and helps abstract cognitive skills. These sessions are personalised and are conducted in the comfort of the home environment.
Find out more about Skills Through Play

 

Join In – Social & Friendship Skills

‘Join In’ is a 10 week programme for children aged 7 to 16.join in- our courses The programmes are run in age specific groups for children and parents to participate in. Parents gain knowledge from our experienced team and other parents, while their children gain social and friendship skills to better interact at school and in the community.
Find out more about Join In Social Skills

 

Join In – Jumping Beans

Children and parents under parachute ‘Join In’ Jumping Beans is a physical development programme for children aged between 2 and 6 years. Activities are designed to develop physical coordination, motor and social skills. A Family Consultant is on hand to support parents who attend with their child and parents have an opportunity to meet others and share experiences.  Find out more about Join In Jumping Beans

 

Clip’n Climb 

In collaboration with Clip ‘n Climb North Shore we hold climbing sessions just for people with autism from 4 years through to teenagers and adults.  Help your child gain confidence and overcome challenges while building up their social skills. We receive excellent feedback from families, and many parents and siblings join in climbing too – it’s for the whole family!
Register for our next Clip n Climb session

 

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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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