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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. Moving Beyond Luck and Love

   Stace, H. (2011). “Moving Beyond Love and Luck: Building Right Relationships and Respecting Lived Experience in New Zealand Autism Policy”. Unpublished PhD thesis, Public Policy, Victoria University of Wellington.In her doctoral thesis Hilary Stace, herself the mother of a son with ASD...

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   Moving Beyond Luck and Love

   Stace, H. (2011). “Moving Beyond Love and Luck: Building Right Relationships and Respecting Lived Experience in New Zealand Autism Policy”. Unpublished PhD thesis, Public Policy, Victoria University of Wellington.

   In her doctoral thesis Hilary Stace, herself the mother of a son with ASD and now a lecturer at Victoria University, traces the history of New Zealand public policy about ASD and considers how it might be transformed through attending to the ‘lived experiences’ of people with ASD and of their families/whānau. At the same time, her thesis provides insight into a range of other issues and concepts, including: 

   • the social versus the medical model of inclusion
   • different ways of thinking about ASD and the concept of an ASD culture
   • ASD and social justice
   • the concept of ‘right relationships’
   • the development and implementation of the New Zealand ASD Guideline.

   This  conference presentation provides an opportunity to get an overview of Stace’s key ideas. Its PowerPoint format makes it very easy to use to prompt discussion.

   Stace, H. (2011, November). “Tackling Wicked Problems: Lessons from Autism Policy”. Paper presented at the New Zealand Disability Studies Conference, University of Otago, Dunedin.

   Resources for:

   Further learning

   Relevant to:

   Leading change, Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Special education and ASD in NZ school settings, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies

   Contributed by:

   Stace, H. .

4. 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 .

5. 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.

6. Autism Spectrum Disorder Inclusion Collaboration Model

   Simpson, R. L., de Boer-Ott, S. R., and Smith-Myles, B. (2003). “Inclusion of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in General Education Settings”. Topics in Language Disorders, 23(2), pp. 116–134. (This article can be accessed in the  ERIC database, searching on...

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   Autism Spectrum Disorder Inclusion Collaboration Model

   Simpson, R. L., de Boer-Ott, S. R., and Smith-Myles, B. (2003). “Inclusion of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in General Education Settings”. Topics in Language Disorders, 23(2), pp. 116–134. (This article can be accessed in the  ERIC database, searching on document number EJ671447.)

    Simpson et al.'s Autism Spectrum Disorder Inclusion Collaboration Model is based on the assumptions that:

   • autistic students and nondisabled students benefit from interaction with each other
   • staff endorse the concept of inclusion and are able to take on the responsibility of having autistic students
   • there is a spirit of collaboration in the model’s implementation.

   Simpson et al. explain the five components of the model:

   • environmental and curricular modifications, general education classroom support and instructional methods
   • attitudinal and social supports
   • coordinated team commitment
   • recurrent evaluation of inclusion procedures
   • home–school collaboration.

   The article below includes checklists that may help guide your efforts to include students with ASD in the general education classroom effectively.  The Spring 2007 edition of The Inclusion Notebook summarises the model (see page 9).

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

   Bounds’ thesis describes how the model supported improved outcomes for 18 primary school students in nine mainstream schools in Australia. It focuses primarily on the effect of teacher support on student behaviour.

   Bounds, J. (2009). “A Study of the Outcomes of Collaborative and Structured Support for Primary School Teachers to Facilitate Inclusive Education for Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder”. PhD thesis, Flinders University of South Australia.

   Resources for:

   Further learning , Taking action

   Relevant to:

   Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Audit, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices

   Contributed by:

   Simpson, R. L., de Boer-Ott, S.r., Smith-Myles, B. 2003 'Topics in Language Disorders'', 23(12), pp. 116–134..

7. The Autism Web Course

   The  Autism Web Course offers online modules that provide information about people with ASD and ways of providing support.The course was developed collaboratively by the State Departments of Education of Connecticut, and Minnesota, and the University of Kansas (the Interactive Collaborative...

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   The Autism Web Course

   The  Autism Web Course offers online modules that provide information about people with ASD and ways of providing support.

   The course was developed collaboratively by the State Departments of Education of Connecticut, and Minnesota, and the University of Kansas (the Interactive Collaborative Autism Network Project or ICAN). It has since been updated by the University of New Mexico.

   While the course has a variety of modules on specific topics such as functional behavioural assessments and the Circle of Friends approach, the developers describe the following modules as ‘foundational’:

   1. Characteristics: An overview of ASD topics such as current diagnostic criteria, prevalence, characteristics in various domains, and issues related to diagnosis, medication, and education.
   2. Assessment: Formal and informal assessment techniques for students with ASD. Covers assessment categories, reviews instruments or techniques, and looks at how various assessment techniques can be applied to different ASD symptoms.
   3. Academic Interventions: Intervention techniques for learning that facilitate skill acquisition in students with ASD.
   4. Behavioral Interventions: Interventions that improve or alleviate ASD-associated behaviours. Inlcludes lessons related to applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour supports.
   5. Communication Interventions: Interventions that facilitate communication skills for students with ASD. Many hands-on examples are introduced in each lesson.
   6. Environmental Interventions: Effective strategies using environmental modifications. Introduces a wide range of approaches, such as inclusion, computer-assisted instruction, and visual supports.
   7. Social Interventions: Interventions that improve the social skills of children and youth with ASD. Topics such as peer-related social strategies and social stories are discussed.
   8. Family Support Suggestions: Helpful ideas for the families of children and youth with ASD. Includes topics such as best practice recommendations, parent perspectives and recommendations for working with families.

   Each module has an introduction, overview, lecture, quiz, FAQs (frequently asked questions), and references. There is also an extensive glossary.

   Resources for:

   Further learning , Taking action

   Relevant to:

   Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices

8. Tips for Autism

   Tips for Autism is a three-day course that supports the care community around an individual child with ASD to learn how they can work together to help that child achieve better outcomes. It is funded by the Ministries of Education...

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   Tips for Autism

   Tips for Autism is a three-day course that supports the care community around an individual child with ASD to learn how they can work together to help that child achieve better outcomes. It is funded by the Ministries of Education and Health and is available nationwide.

   The  evaluation report carried out by Bevan-Brown et al. indicates that this course meets the criteria for a high quality course that contributes to better outcomes for people with ASD.

   A summary of the original report is also available at the same link.

   Bevan-Brown, J., Bourke, R., Butler, P., Carroll-Lind, J., Kearney, A., and Mentis, M. (November 2011). Evaluation of the ‘Tips for Autism’ Professional Learning and Development Programme. Wellington: Ministry of Education.

   The Tips for Autism website provides details about the course and how to apply. People who have completed the course can access additional resources on the website.

   Resources for:

   Further learning , Taking action

   Relevant to:

   Leading change, Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions

   Contributed by:

   Ministries of Education and Health.

9. Tony Attwood

   Tony Attwood is a much respected expert on ASD who frequently visits New Zealand to give presentations.  His website focuses on Aspergers Syndrome. It offers useful guidance for those with Aspergers Syndrome, for their families and friends and for professionals. However,...

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   Tony Attwood

   Tony Attwood is a much respected expert on ASD who frequently visits New Zealand to give presentations.  His website focuses on Aspergers Syndrome. It offers useful guidance for those with Aspergers Syndrome, for their families and friends and for professionals. However, much of the content is not free.

   At the  Autism Hangout Dr Attwood provides answers to people’s questions in discussion with fellow expert, Craig Evans. This is organised into two parts: 

   • Part 1:
     • Allergy elimination advantages
     • Aspie behaviors + stress = complications
     • Locating “autism-friendly schools”
     • Aspie behaviors and aging ... do they change?
     • NT (neurotypical) and Aspie reactions to a diagnosis
     • How to deal with bullying behavior (from an Aspie)
   • Part 2:
     • Co-dependent relationships. Why they’re not good ... and how to end them
     • Helping an undiagnosed Aspie consider his condition
     • Aspies as excellent employees. How to lobby for yourself!
     • Inappropriate touching. What to do and not to do (i.e., don’t panic!)

   Resources for:

   Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories

   Relevant to:

   Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices