Information articles

Disability support services to assist you to reach your goals and maximise independence, NASC is the first step for people living with a disability to access government funded […]

By Louise Ratcliffe BSc(hons), Information Officer for Parent to Parent Inc What is EGL? EGL stands for ‘Enabling Good Lives’ which is a concept created in […]

By SUSAN FINDLAY, BTchg When relationships end, it is difficult for all involved to work through the myriad of emotional, financial, legal and day-to-day practicalities and […]

By SUSAN FINDLAY, BTchg Parent to Parent Information OfficerThe intention of this article is to provide ideas for the development of positive relationships between families (whānau/carers) […]

Compiled by Louise Ratcliffe BSc (hons), Information Officer, Parent to Parent An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is the plan that is developed for your child when […]

By JULIE PEAKE, B.Soc.Sci (Hons – Psychology & Sociology), Dip Social Work, PG Dip SS Supervision. Registered Social Worker. Parent to Parent/Altogether Autism Researcher Disabled people […]

By REBECCA ARMSTRONG, MAppPsy Parent to Parent Researcher FASD is an umbrella term for children or adults with a multitude of symptoms and confirmed maternal consumption […]

By Louise Ratcliffe BSc (hons), Information Officer, Parent to Parent In this age of instant information, and the ability of anyone to self-publish, it is crucial […]

Carolyn Jury, BAppSocSci (Counselling) Support and Information Coordinator What is Dyspraxia? May also be known as Developmental Coordination Disorder/DCD Motor coordination is significantly below expected for […]

Rebecca Armstrong, MAppPsy Researcher, Parent to Parent The majority of people in New Zealand today have access to the internet from anywhere and we are increasingly […]

By SUSAN FINDLAY, BTchg Parent to Parent Information Officer   This article is intended to answer some questions you may have if you are concerned that […]

By CAROLYN JURY (BAppSocSci, Counselling) Support and Information Coordinator When your child is diagnosed with a disability or serious health condition, your world can feel like […]

By LOUISE RATCLIFFE BSc (Hons) Parent to Parent Information Officer Language is unique to humans as our method of communication.  It is an astonishing and powerful […]

What are visual supports? A visual support refers to using a picture or other visual item as a tool to teach skills in communication, social interaction, […]

Meltdowns are involuntary responses to overwhelming feelings and to over-stimulating environments. Meltdowns are not tantrums; the most distinguishing difference is that meltdowns are uncontrollable, while tantrums […]

Executive function skills are the mental processes that enable us to organise and plan, focus attention, remember instructions, understand complex or abstract concepts and use new […]

Sleep problems are a common occurrence for many people and may include difficulty falling asleep, frequent night wakening and early wakening without being able to get […]

As the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability or a serious medical condition, you will attend a lot of meetings – with specialists, […]