New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline - Ministry of Health

Part 3: Education for learners with ASD
Part3 Education for learners with ASD
This part of the New Zealand ASD Guideline deals with the range of
assessments and interventions for children and young people with ASD
in educational settings. It also covers strategies for supporting young
people in secondary school and education sector organisations.
The principles behind effective education are outlined in terms of their
relevance for the various domains of learning. Further information
and guidance is provided in Appendix 7, Core elements of effective
teaching. Educational programmes that incorporate some of the
outlined principles are listed in Appendix 8, Educational interventions.
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