Navigating Support in Education for Autistic and Neurodivergent Students

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Navigating Support in Education for Autistic and Neurodivergent Students

Listening to Families

43 minutes 21 seconds

2 months ago

Navigating Support in Education for Autistic and Neurodivergent Students

This episode was recorded in June 2023

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Kim, a parent of autistic children, and Helen Wagstaff, former Autism Coordinator at the Child Development Service, speak with Tracy Rohan, former Principal Adviser Learning Support Canterbury, and Rachel Vink, Chief Advisor - Learning Support National, both from the Ministry of Education. They answer common family questions about accessing learning support in schools—covering Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS), teacher aide support, and school transitions—and clarify that a formal diagnosis isn’t always required.