Helping Autistic children with their toileting needs
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.
- Research-informed
- Cost-free
- Nationwide
Modules
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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
Dean Sutherland
Jeff Sigafoos
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