What is education doing about autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

In this section

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), how common it is, how it is diagnosed, how it impacts on individuals and families and whānau

The voice of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families

This page includes quotes, stories, references, and links to other websites which paint a picture of the lived experience of ASD

What do we know about effective interventions for children with ASD?

This page summarises the development of the NZ ASD Guideline and provides some information about what the evidence is telling us about effective educational and other interventions

Resources and education options available for children with ASD

This page gives an overview of the special education support typically accessed by young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Current Ministry of Education funded ASD projects

Information about the Ministry of Education's autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-specific research, evaluation, and professional learning and development programmes

Learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

This page includes dates for upcoming programmes and seminars funded by the Ministry of Education

New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) research

This page links to research on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) funded by the Ministry of Education

Useful New Zealand contacts - autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

This page provides information and links to other sites which may be of interest to people supporting a child or young person with ASD