World Wide Web
A collection of useful websites and professional readings to strengthen Inclusive Practice.
Autism Spectrum Key Tips for Schools - Sue Larkey - Words can not express the usefulness of anything Sue Larkey. This particular link leads to a set of valuable tips the are realistic and useful in the classroom daily.
Anxiety, ASD and the Power of Preventative Breaks - Sue Larkey - Preventative breaks are important for all students. Here are some ideas around preventive break.
New Zealand Inclusive Education - This link takes you to what I can only refer to as my everyday Bible when it comes to anything Inclusive.
New Zealand History of Inclusive Education - I found this timeline really interesting around special education.
Altogether Autism This site links to my endorsement area. Altogether Autism are autism specialists. Their research and information team individually researches every request for information.
ASK - Autism Spectrum Kiwis (ASK is a Charitable Trust for and by Autism Spectrum (AS) adults)
Autism Friendly Technology -This is a conversation and is an antidote to alternative facts, bringing you analysis and research from real experts. They are a not-for-profit charity that relies on the support of our readers.
Pasifika Autism Support Group - Brian and Betty Pulefolau are the founders of Pasifika Autism Support Group (PASG). Brian is of Niuean descent from the village of Mutalau. Betty is of Samoan descent from the villages of Falealili and Savaii. They are parents of three boys and the eldest son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at four years old. Their experiences, from the assessment process to finding out what support or services are available for them, motivated them to develop this support group.
A time and space for Takiwātanga - Racism filled schooling for Keri Opai but there was discrimination against anyone who was different, including those with autism. Today he has come up with a Māori word for ‘autism’. He explains the interpretation and the journey taken in creating it.
Altogether Autism Journal - The Altogether Autism Journal is a quarterly publication produced especially for professionals, families and people on the Autism spectrum
Level One Curriculum Frameworks - Fuel 1 to 6 represents a diverse range of students who may experience significant cognitive and physical disabilities. Fuel includes achievement objects together with indicators that reflect a developmental perspective, the socialisation model and the individual pathway model and are also based on cognitive theory, for example, objects of reference and object permanence which, for these students, is an important step in learning.
Success for ALL Inclusive Education - provides New Zealand educators with practical strategies, suggestions and resources to support the diverse needs of all learners. The guides on the site are intended for educators who have students who may not be receiving specialist assistance and funding through Ministry of Education services, though the content will be useful when thinking about all students.
SEOnline - A great site to find strategies, tips, and tools relating to a range of different special education needs. They have stories and case studies about how schools and how to access the latest evidence on a range of topics. Guidelines related to supporting children with special education needs. Links to information about Special Education services and support and current Special Education projects.
www.autism.org.nz - Children’s Autism Foundation (CAF) was incorporated as a Charitable Trust in May 2003 and with the Charities Commission (CC11460) in October 2007. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees and employs highly qualified and experienced professionals for specific programmes, as well as having a team of active volunteers.
www.autisminterventiontrust.org.nz - The Trust was formed in 2004 by a group of Wellington parents all doing ABA therapy with their children. They formed the Trust to give themselves and other families, support and guidance with implementing home-based therapy programmes.
www.tipsforautism.org.nz- Teams. People access information in different way, but when everyone puts their knowledge (of teaching, learning, curriculum, systems, research AND this child) together, it is rewarding and successful.
www.withyoueverystepoftheway.com - Hello and welcome to the site of the Cloud 9 Children’s Foundation! If you want to find out about Asperger’s Syndrome (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) then this is the place to start.
www.altogetherautism.org.nz - Altogether Autism is a free, nationwide autism spectrum information and advisory service provided as a partnership between Life Unlimited Charitable Trust and Parent to Parent New Zealand
www.inmyshoes.co.nz - In my shoes is a DVD containing information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It gives the viewer a glimpse of what it's like to live in the shoes of someone with ASD.
https://autismawarenesscentre.com/speakers/paula-kluth/ - Paula Kluth is a consultant, teacher, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. Her research and professional interests include differentiating instruction, and supporting students with autism and significant disabilities in inclusive classrooms.