People with ASD
This section provides links to services, resources and content related to people with ASD, supporting decision-making for everyday living.
- Recognising Autism/Asperger's
- Talk to Others
- Taking Control
- Work, Education, Activities
- Financial Support
Recognising Autism/Asperger's
An Inside View of Autism
Some personal experiences with Autism from Temple Grandin
My Experiences with Visual Thinking, Sensory Problems and Communication Difficulties
Descriptions of Aspergers Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome - a Parent's Insights
Asperger Syndrome (Stephen Bauer)
Description of Aspergers Syndrome
and an indication of the help which is available out in the community.
withyoueverystepof
the way.com
This is the site of the Cloud9 Children’s Foundation
Autism Support Links
Autism Picture Project
Some autobiographies of autistic adults
Autism Network International
Autism
Network International
Miscellaneous stories and websites from ASD people
Talk to Others
Autism Chat Rooms
Autism
Spectrum Chat Rooms & the Autism ICQ List
Specially for ASD people (including a site for children) and parents.
Written Pen-pal List
The
Autism Spectrum "Smail Mail" Pen Pal Registry
ASD people of all age groups advertise for written ("Snail Mail")
pen-pals.
Online Pen-pal List
The Autism Spectrum Email Pen Pal Registry
OzAutism Support Mailing List
Australia
and New Zealand Autism Support
Also includes more autism links (information, personal accounts)
Ben’s Asperger Room
Ben's
Asperger Room
Information and news topics on autism. Ben, an autistic adult from London
has put a lot of work into his web-site!
Parents with ASD
Support and advocacy for those raised by parents on the autistic spectrum with useful advice about parenting and further insight into the autistic condition.
New Zealand Pen-pals
To be on this written
pen-pal list, please contact ASK (Autistic Spectrum Kiwis)
PO Box 19864, Christchurch, NZ
or e-mail:
ask_trust@orcon.net.nz
Taking Control
"Survival Guide"
Jen Birch's homepage
New Zealand adult with ASD and author of the book "Congratulations, It's Asperger's Syndrome"
Donna Williams homepage
Donna is an adult individual with ASD who has written several books on Autism that are described on her web page along with a selection of sculptures, music, paitings and information about autism and the author.
Independent Living
Autism/Asperger's
Syndrome Independent Living Association
Several people talk about taking control of their lives and what independent
living means.
Your life stories
ASD adults or children
can contribute their life story or article about autism.
Contact us (ASDIN) if you would
be interested in making a contribution and we will publish your story
on this website.
Students with ASD
University
Students with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
A helpful site for those attending a tertiary institution.
Work, Education, Activities
Transition From School To Work
Making
the Transition from the World of School into the World of Work
Some ideas from Temple Grandin on getting into the work-force
Help For Autistic Adults
Links to pages on work, study and other areas of adult living
PIPERS NZ Pages
PIPERS
NZ - Jobs and Careers Web Sites
Some links for job search or finding a suitable career (Click on a letter
A-Z when you get there)
Career Services
Career
Services - Rapura (NZ)
More help in working out a career path
Workforce Personnel
An employment agency which caters for disabilities. This is done by a referral. Please contact whomever you want to refer you (Citizen’s Advocacy, psychiatrist, etc.) With this telephone number:- Keay Bishop, Manager on (09) 3611154
Workbridge
A job agency
catering for disabilities and suitable for people on the ASD spectrum.
http://www.workbridge.co.nz
Written address: corner Karangahape Road and Liverpool Street, Auckland or PO Box 68846, Newton, Auckland. (There are other branches in Auckland)
NZ Education Web Sites
PIPERS
NZ Education Web Sites
For ANY type of training from University to learning how to drive.
Clubs and Societies
PIPERS
Club, Society, & General Interest Web Sites
If you wish to join a club or follow a hobby or interest, try some of
these links.
Budgeting Advice Organisations and Websites
Help with personal budgeting and planning your own finances.
http://planabudget.com
http://www.sorted.org.nz
Budgeting Advice
Budgeting
on a Low Income
How to make your money go further on a small income