Helping Autistic children with their toileting needs

Waiora Tamariki is a cost-free, research-informed, web-based programme supporting the health and well-being of Autistic children and their caregivers.

Poipoia te kākano, kia puawai

Nurture the seed, and it will blossom

Waiora Tamariki

Waiora Tamariki includes a series of cost-free, research-informed, web-based programmes designed to promote the health and well-being of Autistic children. A key focus of this programme is on supporting parents to enhance their child’s toileting confidence and skills.

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. 

he 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. 

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Our Team

The Waiora Tamariki toileting programme was developed and evaluated by a team of researchers, clinicians, and post-graduate students at the University of Canterbury. 

Laurie McLay

University of Canterbury
Programme Director

Dean Sutherland

University of Canterbury

Jeff Sigafoos

Victoria University of Wellington

Please note that this programme is designed to be accessed independently and does not include direct clinical support.

Get In Touch

If you have any questions about the Waiora Tamariki toileting programme, please contact Prof. Laurie McLay: laurie.mclay@canterbury.ac.nz