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Autism Spectrum Disorder work programme
Cross-agency work programme
• Providing cross-agency governance and leadership
• Strengthening the workforce
• Undertaking and sharing research and evaluation
• Improving information and advice
• Building effective service pathways
• Joint work plan diagram
NZ ASD Guidelines
Diagnostic criteria for ASD - click here for appendix 4
The role of dianostic tools in diagnosing ASD - click here for appendix 5
The role of cognitive assessment in diagnosing ASD - click here for appendix 6
Core elements of effective teaching of individuals with ASD - click here for appendix 7
Educational interventions - click here for appendix 8
Drugs used in ASD - click here for appendix 9
Glossary details click here
Memorandum of Understanding Press Release
Friday 22nd March 2008 was a milestone for two organisations working in the disability sector facing similar challenges. Altogether Autism, (a partnership between Parent to Parent New Zealand and LIFE Unlimited), and Autism NZ, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a protocol for providing a complementary working relationship throughout New Zealand. The organisations agree that with a scarce resource, working in a collaborative manner will be mutually beneficial and add value to the services each organisation provides for people with autism their families and whanau and interested other.
The Memorandum of Understanding states that the organisations agree to work collaboratively - share information, issues or information, which affect people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Altogether Autism, will work with Autism NZ branches to ensure that duplication of service does not occur and the two organisations will refer people to each other as appropriate.
Both Altogether Autism and Autism NZ see the benefit of future collaboration in professional development and services. This MoU is about the people we serve.
Announcement
ASD Implementation Advisory Group
At the Parliamentary lauch of the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Evidence-based Guideline on 2 April 2008, Minister of Health David Cunliffe announced that from May 2008 forwards, work to implement the Guideline would commence.