Training Programmes
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Programme Name |
Who is this best suited for and is there any eligibility criteria? |
Where and how is the course provided? |
Who organises and runs the course? |
Is there a cost? |
Do you need |
Where can I get further information? |
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Parents of children under the age of 6, who have not yet started school, with a diagnosis or probable diagnosis of ASD. |
For families anywhere in New Zealand. There are 3 ways to be part of ASD Plus. Group sessions, individualised or distance learning. The programme is delivered in 7 modules. More... |
IDEA Specialist Services |
Free - This programme is fully funded by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health |
Self referral |
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Familes of children and young persons with a diagnosis or probable diagnosis of ASD who are under the age of 19. |
For families anywhere in New Zealand. The programme is delivered by a small team of highy qualified staff with experience working with families and children with ASD. More... |
IDEA Specialist Services |
Free - This programme is fully funded by the Ministry of Health |
Your child/young person's paediatrician or health professional. Your local Ministry of Health Needs and Assessment and Service Coordination agency (NASC). Your child/young person's paediatrician or health professional should also be able to refer you to your local NASC. |
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Parents of newly diagnosed children. For parents/carers of children under five years old with an autism diagnosis. |
The programme lasts for 3 months and involves parents in a weekly commitment to a 3 or 6 hour training session or home visit. More... |
Autism New Zealand |
Free to parents of children on the spectrum and is funded by Community Trusts and Grants |
Self referral |
Phone: 04 803 3501 |
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| Framework for Autism in New Zealand (FANZ) |
Programme for the anyone that is living or working with a person on the Autism Spectrum |
Throughout New Zealand. A two day programme More... |
Autism New Zealand |
$250 for non-members and $220 for members |
Self referral |
Phone: 04 803 3501 |
| Way to Play |
Parents and professionals who wish to learn how to play with and help the development of children on the spectrum |
One day programme with follow up |
Autism New Zealand |
$80 |
Self referral |
Phone: 04 803 3501 |
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A course where a team of people dedicates three days to developing interventions and plans to support their particular child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants on the course are all members of a team supporting a particular child with ASD who support students aged between 5 and 12 years. |
For course venues /dates and application forms please visit the website. |
Ministry of Education - Special Education |
Free - This course is fully funded by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health |
Self referral |
Tel: Stephanie McHardie on 04 463 7540, Kerry Scott or Keryn Mells on 04 463 8951 |
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Hanen Programmes (More Than Words) |
For preschool children who are enroled at the McKenzie Centre. |
Programme for parents of children ages 5 and under on the autism spectrum. Addressing the unique needs of these children, the programme provides parents with the tools, strategies and support they need to help their children reach their full communication potential. More... |
McKenzie Centre |
Free to children who are enroled at the McKenzie Centre |
Self referral |
Tel: 07 839 5357 |
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For parents and teachers aiming to reduce challenging behaviours in children (0-12 years) and increase their social and self-control skills. |
This is delivered by the Ministry of Education and The Werry Centre. It involves weekly sessions of around two hours. Group sessions each week, talk through what has, or hasn’t worked, set goals for what they want to happen and ways to achieve those goals during the following week. |
Free - This course is fully funded by the Ministry of Education |
Self referral |
Ministry of Education National Office The Werry Centre |
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For families and pre-school children (2-6 years) who have a diagnosis of ASD |
Delivered by Paul Gerard Centre for Autism, Hamilton. |
Paul Gerard Centre for Autism, Hamilton (Anna Dekker, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst/Registered Psychologist) |
Free |
Self referral |
Paul Gerard Centre |