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  1. In My Shoes

    In My Shoes. (2009). Wellington: PAI 4 ASD Trust/Ministry of Education/Autism NZ. (DVD) This DVD was developed by a group of parents of children with ASD, aided and supported by Dr Jill Bevan-Brown of Massey University. Its purpose was to...

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    In My Shoes

    In My Shoes. (2009). Wellington: PAI 4 ASD Trust/Ministry of Education/Autism NZ. (DVD)

    This DVD was developed by a group of parents of children with ASD, aided and supported by Dr Jill Bevan-Brown of Massey University. Its purpose was to help teachers, students, and others in the community to understand ASD. It was so successful that the Ministry of Education purchased a copy for every school.

    The DVD has four segments, each targeting a different audience:

    • Māori: This segment explains what ASD is and why sometimes children with ASD may seem unaware or insensitive to tikanga and kawa. It explains how someone with ASD processes information and that they do not mean to be disrespectful by their actions.
    • Community: This segment provides an overview of some of the things that affect the way people with ASD interact with others in the community.
    • Primary and Secondary: These segments provide insight into what it feels like to be a primary school student or teenager with ASD.

    The booklet that accompanies the DVD has suggestions on how the segments could be used.

    The  In My Shoes website also has a resources section with a small set of worksheets and advice sheets for parents, families, and whānau.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    PAI 4 ASD Trust 2009 Wellington: PAI 4 ASD Trust/Ministry of Education/Autism NZ.

  2. Autism at School: A Video Resource for Teachers and Parents in New Zealand

    Smith, J. (2009). Autism at School: A Video Resource for Teachers and Parents in New Zealand. Auckland: Southern Moon Productions. (DVD) This DVD shows how New Zealand teachers are creating environments in which students with ASD are able to learn...

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    Autism at School: A Video Resource for Teachers and Parents in New Zealand

    Smith, J. (2009). Autism at School: A Video Resource for Teachers and Parents in New Zealand. Auckland: Southern Moon Productions. (DVD)

    This DVD shows how New Zealand teachers are creating environments in which students with ASD are able to learn and thrive. It features parents and students talking about their experiences with school and includes practical advice from specialists. The DVD is split into three sections:

    • 'The School Experience' features classroom action in mainstream primary and secondary schools, satellite classes and a special school (80 minutes)
    • 'Advice and Tips' includes the impact of autism on learning, strategies for managing behaviour, creating a suitable classroom environment and tips for teachers and parents (50 minutes)
    • 'Talking About School' includes the blame-free bullying approach being put in action to support a student with ASD (20 minutes).
    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Special education and ASD in NZ school settings, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Smith, A. 2009 .

  3. Special Education Online

    Special Education Online is primarily for educators of children or young people with special education needs, though it may also be of interest to parents, families, or whānau. It is in the process of development, but at the time of...

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    Special Education Online

    Special Education Online is primarily for educators of children or young people with special education needs, though it may also be of interest to parents, families, or whānau. It is in the process of development, but at the time of writing it offers: 

    • educator tools, including  ASD in Education, a new website built around the handbook Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Resource for Educators (Ministry of Education, June 2011)
    • programmes and initiatives, including:
    • links to other Ministry websites and resources that are intended to support schools to achieve better outcomes for students with special education needs, including:
    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  4. Strengthening Families

    The  Strengthening Families website uses the term 'care communities' to denote all those who care for a child and have a part to play in promoting their welfare.The care community around some young people and their families/whānau can be extensive and...

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    Strengthening Families

    The  Strengthening Families website uses the term 'care communities' to denote all those who care for a child and have a part to play in promoting their welfare.

    The care community around some young people and their families/whānau can be extensive and involve multiple agencies. Strengthening Families provides a way of facilitating connections across agencies in a streamlined process that is responsive to what the families want. Families tell their story only once and the participants jointly construct a plan that clearly identifies who will do what. It is empowering for families, and it is free.

    The website provides clear, detailed information about the process and how to participate. The case studies includethe stories of two families whose challenges included parenting a child with autism. In a third case study, a principal found that a referral through the Strengthening Families process provided better access to support services, with benefits for both the family and the school.

    Resources for:
    Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Social Development .

  5. SCERTS™: Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support

    The  SCERTS™ Model website is unusual in the the depth and quality of the information it provides for professionals and families who wish to develop and implement programmes based on the SCERTS™ model.For a summary of SCERTS™, see the  Spring...

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    SCERTS™: Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support

    The  SCERTS™ Model website is unusual in the the depth and quality of the information it provides for professionals and families who wish to develop and implement programmes based on the SCERTS™ model.

    For a summary of SCERTS™, see the  Spring 2007 issue of The Inclusion Notebook. This issue also includes an example of the model being implemented, including a variety of perspectives.

     “Inclusive Education and Autism”. (Spring 2007). The Inclusion Notebook, VI(1).

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding inclusion, Evolving inclusive practices

  6. Early Intervention Autism Spectrum Disorder Development Project

    The  Early Intervention Autism Spectrum Disorder Development Project uses the  SCERTS™ framework to enable educators and families/whānau to collaboratively design effective, child-centred programmes for young children with ASD. The Project’s website provides insight into this model, and may also be...

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    Early Intervention Autism Spectrum Disorder Development Project

    The  Early Intervention Autism Spectrum Disorder Development Project uses the  SCERTS™ framework to enable educators and families/whānau to collaboratively design effective, child-centred programmes for young children with ASD. The Project’s website provides insight into this model, and may also be useful for educators who want to understand the views and situation of a child and their family/whānau.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding inclusion, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  7. Sue Larkey’s New Zealand Website: Autism and Aspergers Syndrome Training and Resources

    Sue Larkey is an Australian-based trainer and developer of resources for teaching students with ASD. She is well known for her work in New Zealand schools. Larkey’s website provides an extensive array of resources for sale, but it also includes...

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    Sue Larkey’s New Zealand Website: Autism and Aspergers Syndrome Training and Resources

    Sue Larkey is an Australian-based trainer and developer of resources for teaching students with ASD. She is well known for her work in New Zealand schools.

    Larkey’s website provides an extensive array of resources for sale, but it also includes a great many 'tip sheets' for teaching students with ASD. These are intended for teachers, teacher aides, and parents, and some are accompanied by short explanatory videos.

     The site also includes resources to help peers and others in the school community to understand and build positive relationships with students with ASD. These include an example of a letter that a parent sent to other families to explain her son’s diagnosis.

     Separate sections list resources for students in the early years and at primary and secondary school.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Education Events Limited .

  8. A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential Information for Parents and Professionals

    Taylor, P. G. (2011). A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential Information for Parents and Professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley.Paul Taylor is a New Zealand paediatrician based in Nelson. This book arose out of his experiences in supporting teachers and...

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    A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential Information for Parents and Professionals

    Taylor, P. G. (2011). A Beginner's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Essential Information for Parents and Professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley.

    Paul Taylor is a New Zealand paediatrician based in Nelson. This book arose out of his experiences in supporting teachers and professionals to understand the perspectives of people with ASD and how to support them at home and at school.

    Taylor discusses his book in this  video post on the publisher’s website. He shares the story of how one school came close to excluding a boy with ASD. Taylor helped the board of trustees to understand the anxiety behind his behaviour. Today the school is 'ASD-friendly'.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Taylor, P. G. 2011 London: Jessica Kingsley.

  9. The MACS Model

    “ Including Students with Autism (Part 1): What Every Educator Needs To Know". (Fall 2009). The Inclusion Notebook, VIII(1). “Including Students with Autism (Part 2): What Every Educator Needs To Know”. (Spring 2010). The Inclusion Notebook, VIII(2).The MACS model is based...

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    The MACS Model

    “ Including Students with Autism (Part 1): What Every Educator Needs To Know". (Fall 2009). The Inclusion Notebook, VIII(1).

    “Including Students with Autism (Part 2): What Every Educator Needs To Know”. (Spring 2010). The Inclusion Notebook, VIII(2).

    The MACS model is based on the premise that students with ASD are better included in schooling when the differences in the movement, anxiety, communication, and sensory (MACS) systems of their brains are addressed. It is a way of understanding ASD rather than an educational model in itself.

    The Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 issues describes situations in which the application of the MACS Model allowed students with even the most severe autistic behaviours to be successfully included in general education class without requiring substantially separate instruction. They also address common questions.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Evolving inclusive practices

  10. Quality Teaching Research and Development Project: Learning Materials

    The Quality Teaching Research and Development Project supported teachers in a variety of contexts to conduct inquiries into their own practice focused on becoming more culturally responsive and effective teachers of their Māori and Pasifika students.A  research report unpacks the findings...

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    Quality Teaching Research and Development Project: Learning Materials

    The Quality Teaching Research and Development Project supported teachers in a variety of contexts to conduct inquiries into their own practice focused on becoming more culturally responsive and effective teachers of their Māori and Pasifika students.

    A  research report unpacks the findings from the project’s evaluation. In addition, set of learning materials was designed to support teachers and school leaders to consider the application of the teachers’ learning to their own practice. By exploring those materials you can learn more about teacher inquiry and knowledge-building, effective pedagogy, and cultural responsiveness.

    Earl, L., Timperley, H., and Stewart, G. (October 2008). Learning from the Quality Teaching Research and Development Programme (QTR&D) – Findings of the External Evaluation. Toronto, Canada: Aporia Consulting.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Inquiry and knowledge-building, Understanding inclusion, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education 2007-2008 .

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