Helping Autistic children with eating/feeding difficulties
Poipoia te kākano, kia puawai
Nurture the seed, and it will blossom
Waiora Tamariki
Waiora Tamariki is a research-informed, cost-free, web-based programme designed to promote the health and well-being of Autistic children and their whānau.
Based out of the Child Well-being Institute at the University of Canterbury, the team have many years of clinical and research experience supporting caregivers to enhance the health, well-being and development of their Autistic children.
The Waiora Tamariki programme provides caregivers of Autistic children with independent access to the latest research-informed content and resources.
Please note that this programme is designed to be accessed independently and does not include any direct professional support. Please continue to engage with your child’s healthcare provider as required.
- Research-informed
- Cost-free
- Nationwide
Modules
Our Team
The Waiora Tamariki Programme is delivered by a team of researchers, clinicians, and post-graduate students at the University of Canterbury.
Laurie McLay
Sarah Leadley
Dean Sutherland
Jeff Sigafoos
Please note that this programme is designed to be accessed independently and does not include direct clinical input.
Get In Touch
If you have any questions about any of our Waiora Tamariki programmes you can contact Prof. Laurie McLay: laurie.mclay@canterbury.ac.nz