Autism Spectrum Disorder support

Altogether Autism(external link) 
Phone 0800 273 463 or email [email protected]. Provides free autism information and advice for Autistic people, whānau, professionals, and the community. They offer personalised autism advice, an annual Journal publication, and evidence-based information backed by both research and lived experience.

ASD Adult Support(external link)
Offers peer support, counselling, mentoring, workplace meditation and resources for adults with Asperger Syndrome.

Auckland Peer Group
An independent diverse group of Autistic folk who like to meet up. The group offers an opportunity to meet with others and share experiences, in a friendly laid back atmosphere. Contact: [email protected]

Autism New Zealand(external link) 
Phone 0800 AUTISM (288 476) or email [email protected]. Providing services and support, education and information on autism for autistic people and family/whānau, caregivers, and professionals who engage with them.

Children's Autism Foundation(external link) 
Phone 027 296 6689 or email [email protected]. Direct support to families of children affected by autism – helping to manage the emotional and practical impacts of autism.

Explore Autism Support Services(external link)
Phone 0800 605 001, email [email protected], hours Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Funded through Ministry of Social Development / Disability Support Services to support parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with autism.

IHC New Zealand(external link) 
Freephone 0800 442 442 or phone 04 472 2247. Provider of services to people in New Zealand with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Kanorau Takiwātanga Consultants – Māori Autism Support NZ(external link)
Email [email protected]. An organisation wanting to share knowledge around positive approaches to takiwātanga (autism). They offer meaningful support, information and programmes to enable tāngata whaitakiwātanga and their whānau to lead good lives.