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 who have not yet started school, and who are in the process of being or have been diagnosed with ASD. |
For families in the South Island and in the Northland region. 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 course is fully funded by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health |
Self referral |
Phone: |
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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 - This course is fully funded by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health |
Self referral |
Phone: 04 470 7616 |
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Programme for the parents/carers of school age with an autism diagnosis. Parents and carers of school age children, young people or adults with ASD. |
Currently provided across the North Island, except Northland. Up to 10 families can attend each programme. Sessions include presentations, group discussions and video material. The 20 hour programme, consists of six sessions. More... |
Autism New Zealand |
Free - This course is fully funded by the Ministry of Health |
Self referral |
Phone: 04 470 7616 |
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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 |