01. Framework for Autism in New Zealand (FANZ)
Ideal introductory programme for autistic adults, family/whānau, and professionals.
Ideal introductory programme for autistic adults, family/whānau, and professionals.
FANZ is specifically designed for anyone diagnosed, living or involved with anyone (child to adult) on the autism spectrum, who wants some understanding and practical strategies to enhance the lives and maximise the learning opportunities for those individuals.
FANZ is a two-day introductory programme that enables participants to create a framework for understanding and supporting an autistic person. It is a collection of evidence-based strategies and recommendations from the New Zealand Autism Guideline. The programme is delivered through presentations, video examples, practical role play, and application of the strategies.
What participants say about FANZ
“Enjoyable, enlightening, entertaining, energising. Ka pai te mahi! It is always great to refresh, up skill and remember the varied ways to support these wonderful individuals who see the world in magically different ways to ourselves.”
“All fantastic. Practical suggestions, great stories; approachable facilitators; a huge insight into someone with autism, what to expect, characteristics, a plan, ideas, behaviours and how to deal with them.”
“The workshop was relevant, delivered clearly and used a variety of situations that are often familiar on a daily basis and we now have strategies to employ when dealing with people with autism.”
Outcomes
- A better understanding of the autism spectrum
- Practical strategies to apply immediately, including the use of visual supports, how to teach new activities and writing stories for understanding
- A framework to plan for success using the Autism New Zealand Seesaw
- A better understanding of behaviours that challenge, including prevention and teaching of alternative behaviours
- A workbook, certificate, and notes from the programme
Evaluation of the Framework for Autism in New Zealand Workshops, November 2015, Phoenix Research.
Participants in the FANZ workshops showed strong improvements from pre to post workshop and subsequently at three months after. Participants reported intentions to make changes following the workshop and these were in place three to four months post workshop. The extent to which participants would recommend a FANZ workshop to a friend or colleague is very high at the conclusion and increases after three months.
Upcoming programmes
Location | Dates | Times |
Christchurch | 7th - 8th February 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Auckland | 14th - 15th February 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Whanganui | 28th - 29th February 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Tauranga | 6th - 7th March 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Online | 27th March 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Wellington | 10th - 11th April 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Whangarei | 8th - 9th May 2024 | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Invercargill | 29th - 30th May 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Nelson | 12th - 13th June 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Hawkes Bay | 19th - 20th June 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Wellington | 3rd - 4th July 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Auckland | 24th - 25th July 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Online | 31st July 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Rotorua | 21st - 22nd August 2024 | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Hamilton | 4th - 5th September 2024 | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Christchurch | 18th - 19th September 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Dunedin | 16th - 17th October 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Wellington | 23rd - 24th October 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Auckland | 20th - 21st November 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Online | 27th November 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm |
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Cost$60 per person for family/whānau of an autistic person
$60 per person for an autistic adult
$195 per person for professionals and non-family/whānau