Disability

Takiwatanga Support Services

“Takiwatanga” is the Maori word for autism and it means “In their own time and space”.

Takiwatanga Support Services was originally set up by a group of parents of autistic children, as a way to support eachother in a kind, non-judgemental space, discuss their problems and help increase access to the professional services they need.

Our funding for their operating costs means they can focus on their work which includes; providing information, signposting to relevant agencies, running emotional support groups for parents, providing social and educational activities for autistic children and raising public awareness of autism.