Autismnz.org.nz
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Autism New Zealand Inc - the official website - support, training, resources and information for people whose lives are affected by Autism, Asperger's syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
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“Our Mission: is to improve the quality of life for people with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, those with associated conditions and their caregivers. ”
In 1966 Dr Mildred Creak visited New Zealand. In the twenty odd years since Kanner had identified and named the syndrome of autism, little information had reached New Zealand. There were few medical specialists in child psychiatry and developmental medicine, diagnoses were usually tentative and dedicated treatment services were nonexistent.
Dr Creak was an acknowledged expert and came to New Zealand to examine children and teach. She saw children in Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North and Dunedin, confirming the diagnoses and informing families that societies of parents had been formed in the USA, UK and parts of Australia.
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