Autism Wairarapa Charitable Trust

02/11/2026

How can we create learning environments that better support all learners?

Our Strategies for Creating Inclusive Learning Environments workshop offers educators and education support professionals a safe and supportive space to explore practical strategies, tools and resources.

The workshop will focus on:
🧩 Proactive strategies to support sensory needs.
💬 Inclusive communication.
🧠 Understanding and responding to behaviour as communication.

✍️ Registration is required
📅 3 November 2026
🕘 11:30am – 2:30pm
🏷️ $80 per person
💻 Online via Zoom

Find out more and register here: https://www.yourwaykiaroha.nz/events/strategies-for-creating-inclusive-learning-environments-03-11-2026/

02/11/2026

What great calm down ideas!

https://www.yourkidsot.com/blog/quick-ways-to-calm-down-sea-life-sensory-solutions

02/11/2026

💚 ABSOLUTELY!

Always a positive thing to have a 'plan' as long as everyone is fully informed and on the same page... however, we couldn’t agree more with this statement! 💯

Have a FAB day team.

Empowering Children...it's what we do.

🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♀️🙋

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02/11/2026

I'm just getting back from Australia, and I'm trying to give myself a little time to slow down and settle back in!

This week's practice from our 25 Micro-Practices to Support Your Nervous System is Left-Nostril Breathing.

I especially love the coolness of the inhale and the warmth of the exhale!

❤️
Dr. Lori

02/11/2026

Special performances from Stardust Masterton, Stardust Waicol, Justine Rose Kingdon and the super cool singer, Leon Eldred.
Funds raised assist Justine's NVC practitioner studies

30/10/2026

💕

Former equestrian Dame Catriona Williams is handcycling 4000km across the US to help save lives: https://nz-woman-s-weekly.visitlink.me/m2K0nn

30/10/2026

Have your say on Behavioural Support Services.
Disability Support Services (DSS) is seeking feedback to help plan the future of Behavioural Support Services.

DSS wants to hear from disabled people, whānau, families, carers and service providers about what works well, what could be improved, and what support may be needed in the future.

They are particularly interested in practical and innovative supports that have worked well, and ideas to improve access to services and achieve positive long-term outcomes.

📅 Feedback closes 10 November 2026.

How to provide feedback
Disabled people, whānau, families, carers and organisations can share their feedback by emailing [email protected] or sending a written submission to PO Box 1556, Wellington 6140.

Please do not include personal information that could identify you in your response.

Find out more about the consultation and how to provide feedback:
https://www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/assets/Providers/RFI-Behavioural-Support-Services.docx

30/10/2026

💙 When anxiety doesn't look like anxiety…

Sometimes, anxiety in children can be hidden behind behaviours that look like being responsible, hardworking or wanting to do everything right.

✨ The child who always wants to please.
✨ The child who puts pressure on themselves to get everything right.
✨ The child who seems to have it all together on the outside, but may be struggling on the inside.

By understanding what might be happening beneath these behaviours, we can better understand what a child is feeling and how we can support them.

Every child experiences anxiety differently, and these are just some of the ways it can show up. 💙

At Kaleidoscope Solutions, we support tamariki to build confidence, resilience, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing through individual coaching and our wellbeing programmes.

🚀 Want to find out more?

Visit our website to explore our services and programmes and discover how we can support your tamariki to feel more confident, capable and empowered.

Because sometimes, the children who seem to be coping the best are the ones who need a little extra support, too. 🙏

Empowering Children... its what we do.

🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[email protected]