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Kirsten Murray |
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30-Sep-06 14:37:25 GMT |
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Richard Balint |
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08-Nov-06 22:11:33 GMT |
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Hello! I'm a Yankee, and I've considered moving to Australia or NZ... Well, more of a dream.. but you know. ;)
I have a 4 year old son who is high functioning ASD (PDD-NOS). I was wondering what kind of services were available/mandated by both the federal and local governments.
I guess it's the fear of the unknown... I know what I can get in the USA... Is it "safe" to move anywhere else? =sigh=
-Richard
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Dale Imray |
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09-Oct-06 01:40:24 GMT |
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Richard,
Iam a limey to you Americans (or 'Pom' to the Kiwis) and I have lived here for 4 years. I live in Wellington. Firstly I would highly recommend NZ as the best country in the world to live and bring up any children (AS or not). I have 4 kids and I haven't had a bad day here yet! There is also an organisation called Cloud 9 and I think their website is www.withyoueverystepoftheway.com Email Sharon there and tell her Dale recommended them. She may be able to help you. Good Luck |
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Sharon Downs |
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11-Oct-06 03:52:49 GMT |
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Hi Guys
Thanks Dale for the mention.
I arrived in NZ from the UK a year ago and find services different here. There seems to be some grey areas in terms of support for our kids. I am based in Wellington and Cloud 9 have been doing research into how ASD friendly schools are in Wellington, and sending information to schools that want to know more. There is alot of good work going on here by parents and professionals still much to do. Inclusive Education is on the agenda but the funding to go with it as other countries is not always there.
Cloud 9 offer support and information to families living with AS. We hold monthly coffee mornings, parent information evenings, social skills courses for teens, network and share information within the AS community and I have lots of other projects on my list! As always funding and resources are an issue. Please feel free to e-mail me with any queries and look on our web site. www.withyoueverysteopoftheway.com or e-mail foundation@entercloud9.com
Bye for now Sharon |
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Richard Balint |
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18-Oct-06 06:19:25 GMT |
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It'd be interesting to hear from other Yankees/Gringos about the differences in NZ from the USA. We have mandated special educational requirements at the Federal level (though, no funding. ha ha!) My state and county also have some other minor requirements. Right now, my son can get free pre-school and pre-kindergarten (age 3-6) because of his PDD-NOS diagnosis and speech/relationship delays.
Luckily, I think my son will be able to be mainstreamed, but with extra therapy. In NZ, is it mostly separate special education, or do they try to integrate as much as possible? Are there any Federal or local mandates for special education, especially ASD?
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