Autism Facts and Treatment

Intervention Services for Autism and Developmental Delay (ISADD) – A Perth, Western Australia based organisation, offering home-based Applied Behaviour Analysis/Discrete Trial Training (ABA/DTT) intervention programs for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Developmental Delay.
Bright Tots – This site provides information on signs of autism as well as information about other developmental disorders such as hyperlexia, ADD/ADHD, OCD, auditory processing and the list continues. It outlines treatment therapies based around diet and behavioural interventions as well as sensory integration and occupational therapy.
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) – A good site for providing research-based information to parents and professionals around the world. Information on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism.
Dr Libby Weaver – Dr Libby Weaver works with those interested in the biochemical status of children with ASD through diet and supplements. She is based in Auckland but speaks and works throughout New Zealand.
Autism Intervention Trust – this Wellington-based group organise ABA therapy, holiday programmes and other opportunities for children with autism in their region.

New Zealand Information Providers

Altogether Autism – Altogether Autism is the national disability information and advice service (DIAS) in autism spectrum disorders. This is funded under contract by the Ministry of Health.
Autism NZ – Autism New Zealand Inc. aims to provide support, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders to those with these conditions, their family/whanau, caregivers and professionals working with them.

Humans.org.nz – this NZ forum features discussions, news, and personal stories from informed writers and people affected by autism.
YouTube group Posautive – there are over 1000 clips in this group, and there are many more on autism related topics on YouTube. Watching some movies can help people learn a lot about autism and treatment. Visitors should be aware that you can sometimes encounter cruel and insensitive types of comments on these kinds of forums.
AutismDiva – the anonymous, California-based diva has been blogging about autism for several years. You can get a taste for autism blogs in a visual environment that isn’t too cluttered. The posts are pretty long but well-informed and thoughtful. Her approach is positive and progressive, and she is often critical of how autism is portrayed in the mass media.

Nicola Herbert
ph: (03) 454 6567
e-mail: nicolaherbert@xtra.co.nz

Lynlee von Ballmoos
ph: (03) 453 4812
e-mail: lynlee@vitalcolour.co.nz

Rachel Mortimer
ph (03) 453 0757
e-mail: morts@xtra.co.nz