ADULT SERVICES
These lists are compiled based on parent & service user feedback. ASD Kids Trust does not endorse or recommend any service provider instead we believe in providing you with information to make your own CHOICE.
DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis for adults via the public health system can be difficult to obtain.
We recommend the professionals below if you have the means to pay for a private diagnosis.
The Starfish Clinic – Dr Kev Appleton & colleagues
Phone: 372 3154
Email: kev@starfish.org.nz www.starfish.org.nz
Tony Attwood (Aus)
Phone: 0061-7-3285-7888
Email: www.tonyattwood.com.au
The Practice – Deb Gray Clinical Psychologist
(09) 446-6316 or 0274 592213
Mensana Clinic – Dr Ashok Malur
(09)525-7288
Practice 92, Craig Immelman & Hugh Clarkson Psychiatrists (private)
Epsom (09) 638-9804
NEEDS ASSESMENT
Taikura Trust (09) 278-6314, 0800-TAIKURA
SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS
ADHD Association 846 0913 www.adhd.co.nz
ADHD Online Support www.adhd.org.nz
ASK Trust (Autism Spectrum Kiwis – support group)ask_trust@orcon.net.nz
CCS Disability Action (services & support for all people with disabilities)
Albany (09)414-9780, Royal Oak (09)625-9378, Papakura (09) 296-4802 www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Disability Resource Centre Auckland Inc. (Information) (09) 625-8069
Phobic Trust of NZ (09) 846-9776, 0800-14-26-94www.phobic.org.nz
Ripple Trust (Disability Empowerment & Support) (09) 278 7293 0800 372 473 www.ripple.org.nz
Services/Therapies/Accommodation & Supported Living
Creative Abilities & Associates Ltd (Supported Independent Living & other services) (09)444-0608www.creativeabilities.co.nz
Disability Resource Centre (Sheltered Workshops, Courses etc) (09) 625 8069
www.disabilityresource.org.nz
FOCUS 2000 (Community Living/Home Based Support Services)(09) 846-6295 www.focus2000.org.nz
IDEA Services (IHC) (Accomodation/Supported Living & other services) West/Central Auckland (09)826-3850, North Shore (09) 418-4139, www.ihc.org.nz
Sarah Goodall - Specialist Therapy Services - in-home service (Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy) 021-703-313 or 0800 703 313 sarahg@stsnz.biz
Healthcare NZ Auckland (Home Support Services) (09)573 6262 www.healthcarenz.co.nz
Masada (09) 576-5229 www.masada.org.nz
NZCCS Adult Supported Living
Albany 0800 227 2255auckland@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Royal Oak (09)625-9378
South (09) 296 4802
Renaissance (Supported Independent Living) (09)443 1656
Riding for the Disabled – Totara Park: (09)262-0426www.totaraparkrda.org.nz
- Henderson: Norma Hayward Ph 813 3030 www.hendersonrda.org.nz
- Ambury Park: (09)634-0763www.amburyparkcentre.org.nz
- North Shore: (09)426-8110 or Colleen Masters (09)478-7002
- Eastern Suburbs: Ruth Meltzer (09)521-2275
- Greenhithe: Sue Marett (09)410-4995
- Drury: Mary Kelly (09)267-6364
Spectrum Care (supported living & other services) (09)634-3790 www.spectrumcare.co.nz
Speech Language Centre - Social Skills & Communication in a Safe Environment - courses for up to age 20 - Anita Huburun 021-546-917,www.speechlanguagecentre.co.nz
Starfish Clinic (clinical & educational psychology, psychotherapies, psychiatry) (09)372 3154
COUNSELLING– General and Sexuality Issues
John Hibbs (09)575-6091 www.
Michal Horton (09)630-7149
Starfish Clinic (clinical & eductional psychology, psychotherapies, psychiatry) (09) 372 3154www.starfish.org.nz
Family Planning Association Inc. - Yellow Pages
IHC Centre for Learning (09) 523-4198
Spectrum Care (09) 634-3790 www.spectrumcare.co.nz
Jules Adams (counselling/support for families with an ASD spouse/adult member)
(09) 447-0121 (wk), (09) 445-7316 (hm), 021-274-0632 (mobile)
COUNSELLING – Legal
Justice Action Group – Colin Burgering (09)818-9413 or 027-228-9121
SUPPORT & SOCIAL GROUPS
Adult & Teen Asperger/HF Autism Social Group (age 15+) (09) 846-0913 or email jenbirch@actrix.gen.nz orNatasha.Delgarno@autismnz.org.nz
ASK Trust (Autism Spectrum Kiwis – support group) email:ask_trust@orcon.net.nz
Asperger Syndrome Partners' Support Group – Margaret Laird 021-048-6244 emailmargaret@inspiringminds.co.nz
or Natasha (09) 846-0913 email:Natasha.Delgarno@autismnz.org.nz
TRAINING/EDUCATION
Disabled Citizens Society (Sheltered Workshops, Courses etc) (09)638-8153
University of Auckland – Student Learning Centre, Disabilities Services www.cad.auckland.ac.nz
Masada (09) 576-5229 www.masada.org.nz
EMPLOYMENT
Career Service 0800-222-733 www.careers.govt.nz
Edge Employment (North Shore & Rodney) (09)414-6044
IDEA Services (IHC) Vocational/Day Services - West/Central Auckland (09)826-3850, North Shore (09)418-4139,www.ihc.org.nz
Masada (09)576-5229 www.masada.org.nz
Poly Emp MIT (09)968-8000 ext 7144. Unitec (09) 815 4321 ext 8375
Spectrum Care (09)634-3790 www.spectrumcare.co.nz
Workbridge Ak Central & West (09)302-2836. South (09) 918 8970. North Shore (09) 921 6800www.workbridge.co.nz
Workforce (09)275-2074
RESPITE
Eastgate Trust (18+ with mild-moderate intellectual disabilities) (09) 577-4556, emaileastgatetrust@xtra.co.nz
IDEA Services (IHC) - West/Central Auckland (09)826-3850, North Shore (09)418-4139, www.ihc.org.nz
Masada (09)576-5229 www.masada.org.nz
Mapo Respite Care (09)537-6513
Spectrum Care (09)634-3790 www.spectrumcare.co.nz
Creative Abilities & Associates Ltd (09)444-0608www.creativeabilities.co.nz
NZ Care Group Ltd (16-30 yr) 0800-227-348, email:rosleahy@nzcaregroup.co.nz
Website: www.nzcare.co.nz
DAY SERVICES
Disabled Citizens Society (Sheltered Workshops, Courses etc) (09)638-8153
Eastgate Trust (daytime care for 18+ with mild-moderate intellectual disabilities) (09)577-4556, email:eastgatetrust@xtra.co.nz
