Author: kestrelconsulting

The new Autism Skills Framework, Te Tau Titoki is finally here! This is a long-term project from Te Pou: Disability Workforce that I did the peer review of and am now working on the implementation plan. For more info check out https://www.tepou.co.nz/initiatives/te-tau-ttoki-a-framework-for-supporting-people-on-the-autism-spectrum/237

We’re in the early stages of developing a new resource for families/whanau who have a child newly diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome with Andrea and Anita from FXNZ. This exciting project will benefit lots of families in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Here’s a link to FXNZ: http://www.fragilex.org.nz/about_us

Spent the morning at the Te Awakairangi Youth Development Network professional development day presenting a session autism on behalf of Altogether Autism. Great people doing great work with young people in the Hutt Valley and Wellington.

http://www.arataiohi.org.nz/professional-association/aotearoa-youth-networks/te-awakairangi-youth-development-network

I’ve been really lucky to be supporting the team at Matua Raki in developing a new FASD training programme as part of the cross government FASD action plan. We’ve just finished piloting the face-to-face training in Kaitaia and Dunedin during March and April, but you can check out what we’ve been doing and log on and do a free introductory e-learning module at https://www.matuaraki.org.nz/initiatives/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-fasd/190