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Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity

Resources and events for the neurodiverse community, including people with ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and more.

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Neurodiversity resources at the library

Neurodiversity resources at the library

Autism

Autism New Zealand defines autism as a neurodevelopmental condition that affects cognitive, sensory, and social processing, changing the way people see the world and interact with others. They provide services and support, education and information on autism for autistic people and family / whānau, caregivers, and professionals who engage with them. The Autism New Zealand website has information on autism and resources for navigating it.

In April, Autism New Zealand runs Autism Acceptance Month.

Autism events

Event

He Karu, He Taringa Film Screening

Apr 1st | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tūranga
Drop in and watch the short film, He Karu, He Taringa, a story about how a takiwātanga (autistic) child sees and hears the world.
Event

Autism Social Skills Workshop: Free, no bookings required

Apr 1st | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tūranga
Are you a parent or teacher of a child (0-18 years) with autism? Come and learn how you can support their social skills with Talk Together.
Event

Autism Acceptance Month Panel: Free, no bookings required

Apr 7th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tūranga
Hear from four speakers with personal and professional experiences of autism, with a shared focus of accepting and embracing autism.

Autism

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Staff List

Picture Books about Neurodiversity, Autism & Sensory Issues

Positive picture books featuring neurodiverse characters that help readers better understand or relate to children with sensory issues.
ChristchurchKids
Blog Post

Podcast - Discussing Autism

Podcast episode from human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia, with suggested reading and resources on the topic of Autism.
cclstaff
Blog Post

World Autism Awareness Day

The 2nd of April was World Autism Awareness Day. Just search Twitter, Google, Facebook, or Instagram for #lightitupblue or #LIUB ...
naigeta24

Dyslexia

Dyslexia resources

Dyslexia

Learn about dyslexia, explore useful resources for dyslexic people, and find dyslexia-friendly books to read.

Dyslexia and eBook settings

Do you struggle to read because of dyslexia? Our eBook providers have many options for people with dyslexia.
Blog Post

Confessions of a dyslexic librarian

Find out how Katie has rediscovered the joy of reading through accessible formats, namely eBooks and eAudiobooks.
katielccl

Dyslexia

Learn about dyslexia, explore useful resources for dyslexic people, and find dyslexia-friendly books to read.

Dyslexia and eBook settings

Do you struggle to read because of dyslexia? Our eBook providers have many options for people with dyslexia.
Blog Post

Confessions of a dyslexic librarian

Find out how Katie has rediscovered the joy of reading through accessible formats, namely eBooks and eAudiobooks.
katielccl

Resources about Dyslexia

Featured

Staff List

Neurodiversity - Our Voices - Teens

First crushes & budding romances; solving mysteries alongside friends; and navigating the stresses of high school & daily life.
ChristchurchTeens
Staff List

Picture Books about Neurodiversity, Autism & Sensory Issues

Positive picture books featuring neurodiverse characters that help readers better understand or relate to children with sensory issues.
ChristchurchKids
Blog Post

Podcast - Discussing Autism

Podcast episode from human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia, with suggested reading and resources on the topic of Autism.
cclstaff
Community List

Sensory Experiences: Picture Books for Tamariki and Whānau

Picture books about tamariki with diverse sensory needs.
H2022
Staff List

Neurodiversity - Our Voices - Teens

First crushes & budding romances; solving mysteries alongside friends; and navigating the stresses of high school & daily life.
ChristchurchTeens
Staff List

Picture Books about Neurodiversity, Autism & Sensory Issues

Positive picture books featuring neurodiverse characters that help readers better understand or relate to children with sensory issues.
ChristchurchKids
Blog Post

Podcast - Discussing Autism

Podcast episode from human rights radio show Speak up - Kōrerotia, with suggested reading and resources on the topic of Autism.
cclstaff
Community List

Sensory Experiences: Picture Books for Tamariki and Whānau

Picture books about tamariki with diverse sensory needs.
H2022

Listen: Katie talks about dyslexia

Librarian Katie talks to Amy about dyslexia. Read the blog post Confessions of a dyslexic librarian.

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Blog Post

Confessions of a dyslexic librarian

Find out how Katie has rediscovered the joy of reading through accessible formats, namely eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Listen: Interview with Dr Annick Janson

Clinical psychologist Dr Annick Janson (mother of Yaniv Janson) spoke to us from her home in Raglan about her personal and professional experience of the challenges and beautiful opportunities that neurodiversity can bring for whānau.

Audio Player

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Neurodiversity Celebration Week in 2025 was on from 17-23 March and its purpose is "...to help the world to understand, value and celebrate the talents of neurodiverse minds".

The neurodiverse community includes people with ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and more.

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