As with any child, it seems that just when you've got into a routine that's working, it's time to take the next step - and everything changes. For ākonga / students with FASD, coping with these changes can be enormous and overwhelming and for parents – well, the same usually applies!
Here are some links to explore to help with transitions throughout school.
• Care Matters website: successful transitions throughout school years
• Ministry of Education: lots of info here (aimed at kiako/teachers but good for parents, too) on the MoE's National Transition Guidelines
After school transitions
For teens needing support after school to move into tertiary education or work, these sites will be helpful.
• Flying Kites have individualised programme to support planning after school – click here for flyer.
• SpectrumCare have programmes to help transition from school into work (along with many other services)
• CCS Disability Action have a helpful downloadable brochure on their website for transitioning from school to work
• Workbridge provide help nationally for your rangatahi or adult to find and keep a job.
Tertiary institution support services
All universities and tertiary education providers have disability services to look after students who may need learning support.
Student Disability Services - The University of Auckland
Disability support services | Manukau Institute of Technology
Disability Support Services - Student Support - AUT
Disability Support Services | Study Support | Unitec
Disability Services – Victoria University of Wellington
Disability Services – University of Canterbury
Disability information and support – University of Otago
Disability services – Massey University