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What's an IEP and how do I do one?

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Education & Learning

How do you homeschool a neurodivergent child?

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Daily Living Skills

How can I teach my teen about good hygiene?

Transition to Adulthood

Going through puberty: what's appropriate for an intimate care plan?

Education & Learning

Five tips to advocate for your neurodivergent child at school

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The real impact of funding changes to respite care

December 15, 2024

What is hyperfocus (or hyperfixation)?

Health and Wellness

What to do when you or your child can't sleep

Diagnosis & Early Intervention

How can I get an ADHD assessment for my child?

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What is a meltdown?

Autistic children are more likely to be bullied - Here’s how to help

Education & Learning

How can I help my PDA child thrive at school?

Funding and Support

How do you get a teacher aide?

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Transition to Adulthood

How can I support my teenager to explore their sexuality?

Health and Wellness

How do I “toilet train” my child?

Health and Wellness

How to help children with Down Syndrome use the toilet

Health and Wellness

How can I help my child manage their periods?

Daily Living Skills

Is my child more than a ‘fussy eater’?

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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and toileting

Awhi Ngā Mātua’s next chapter

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Funding and Support

What's an IEP and how do I do one?

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Self-Care for parents of children with FASD

Funding and Support

How to apply for the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Grant

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How long does it take to recover from your child’s illness?

Transition to Adulthood

Alternatives to Welfare Guardianship

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Health and Wellness

A Guide to good and bad touching for disabled children

Top tips for living with a PDA child

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Diagnosis & Early Intervention

How can I help my pre-schooler at home?

How can I help my child with their anxiety?

How do I know if my child has PDA?

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Helping a child who has lost their parent

Help! My child won’t eat

Health and Wellness

How to support your neurodivergent child at Christmas

Autism and toileting - 10 things to know

Health and Wellness

How do I stop my child wetting the bed?

My child is anxious – do they need professional help?

Health and Wellness

What to do about faecal incontinence

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How do I help my disabled child with their anger?

Diagnosis & Early Intervention

What health services are available to help my child thrive?

Diagnosis & Early Intervention

Funding and Support

How do I get ORS funding for my child?

Transition to Adulthood

Helping disabled teens to navigate puberty

Transition to Adulthood

My teenager wants a boyfriend/girlfriend - what can I do?

Health and Wellness

Could your child have a sleep disorder?

Education & Learning

Is my disabled child getting an inclusive education?

Education & Learning

How do I help my FASD child at school?

Diagnosis & Early Intervention

What is available to help my child with their learning challenges?

Education & Learning

Helping a child with ADHD to thrive at school

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Education & Learning

How do you homeschool a neurodivergent child?

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Education & Learning

My child is starting school but isn't toilet trained - what should I do?

Diagnosis & Early Intervention

Does my child have ADHD or are they just easily distracted?

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Health and Wellness

Eating challenges for neurodivergent children

Emily named Kiwibank Local Hero Medallist

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Education & Learning

Inclusive Education - What is it?

What is stimming?

Health and Wellness

How autism can impact sleep

Funding and Support

How to find a support worker

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Education & Learning

Help! The school isn't meeting my child's needs - what can I do?

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Helping your teen develop a positive body image

Daily Living Skills

How do I keep my disabled child safe online?

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Daily Living Skills

What does your child need for toilet training?

What to do if your child is being bullied

How can I prevent my anxiety hurting my child?

Family Dynamics

Strengthening bonds between disabled and non-disabled siblings

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How have Whaikaha's changes impacted you?

January 31, 2025

What's a special interest for autistics?

Are you traumatised by your child’s illness?

Health and Wellness

What to do when you or your child can't sleep

How do I know if my child has PDA?

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Education & Learning

How do you homeschool a neurodivergent child?

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Funding and Support

How do I get ORS funding for my child?

What is hyperfocus (or hyperfixation)?

What's a special interest for autistics?

Funding and Support

How do you get a teacher aide?

Awhi Ngā Mātua

How can I help my child with their anxiety?

My child is anxious – do they need professional help?

How can I prevent my anxiety hurting my child?

Education & Learning

Help! The school isn't meeting my child's needs - what can I do?

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