Auckland City’s Stamford Plaza will overflow with artworks, fine dining, entertainment and auction bidding at the not-to-be-missed “Art for Autism” charity event on Friday 4th September 2009.

TaO Charitable Trust and top NZ Artist Sofia Minson are leading a fundraising art project like no other. Sofia explains “over the next couple of months I will be working one-on-one with Autistic children from around Auckland. Together, we will produce 12 fantastic, unique artworks.” more...

'Huge need' for school therapists

For occupational therapist Keith Morton-Macphail, the most frustrating aspect of his school losing therapists next year is that there is such a huge job for them to do.

Mt Roskill Primary School's Endeavour Centre will lose funding for two additional therapists next year in the Government's cost-cutting.

Mr Morton-Macphail, whose position is affected, cannot understand why this is happening when the system is working effectively. "There is a clear need there, and an ongoing need." more...

Parenting & autism 101: What about homeschooling an autistic child?

Is homeschooling an option for an autistic child?

Homeschooling is indeed an option for an autistic child, and actually one of the best options, according to many parents. Although teachers, friends, and relatives may try to persuade you to keep your autistic child in public or private school, many parents find that their cihldren do much better when homeschooled.  more...