Takiwātanga | Autism

Autism, Anxiety and Education: Stories from the Frontline

February 8, 2024

As a mother of three Autistic children and an educator herself, Autistic Advisor Cath Dyson explores what typically causes anxiety, what anxiety can look like for Autistic students and what is deemed best practice in meeting these students’ needs in a typical school setting.  

The Relationship Game

May 24, 2023

Being Autistic can prove challenging when it comes to understanding relationships.  Cath Dyson explores this social minefield. 

Takiwātanga-

In your own time and space

February 2, 2023

A series of five marae-based wānanga exploring takiwātanga (autism) from a Māori world view has offered a unique strengths-based lens for specialists educators, support staff and whānau.

Altogether Journal 2022

Transitions through the stages of life- Featuring 'Autism and Education: How Resource Teachers can help' written by Fran Beullens and Cath Dyson, (pages 14-15).

 'A Personal Perspective', written by Cath Dyson,(page 16).

Autism and Education: How Resource Teachers Help

December 12, 2022

Autistic students can often struggle in the educational setting but there is help available, particularly around transition, writes Nelson Bays’ resource teachers Fran Beullens and Cath Dyson.