​Health

• ​NZ Code of Rights - for all Health & Disability Services consumers​

• Traditional and Alternative Therapies - Depending on each child’s individual needs, early intervention and therapies such as Physio/PT, Occupational/OT, and Speech Language therapy/SLT, are effective and beneficial to an individual and their family. A number of alternative therapies such as brushing, hippo-, hydro-, and music therapy, have also shown to improve general health and well-being. Therapy can also be in the form of play or an enjoyable hobby. 

• Anaesthetics - Note that children with AS can be more sensitive to anaesthetics and can take longer than usual to come around after a surgical procedure. Read more here.​

• More on Epilepsy here​​​​​​

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Early Education​

Your child should qualify for a teacher aide to support them while at preschool. There are several choices as to what type of preschool education you might choose for your child:

1. Kindy programmes (public and private) are easily adapted to include a lot of sensory play and physical activities: all about kindy

2. Playcentres are perfect for mums who don't go out to work: welcome to playcentre

3. KŌHANGA REO - Whanau-led early childhood settings which offer Maori immersion for children from birth to five years.

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Grants

• The Lottery Grants Board: Individuals with Disabilities committee considers grants for vehicles and communication equipment to assist independence and access to the community. Applications are usually considered only when applications to government sources have been declined.

• Wilson Home Grants

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Mobility Cards - Parking

Parking concession cards are administered by CCS. All children with AS should be eligible for a mobility card, due to their permanent health and mobility issues.