Learning support
6 resources. Free options are listed first.
- FreeAges 3β12
Reading Rockets
A US public media literacy site explaining how children learn to read and why some struggle, with a guide for parents, self-paced modules on teaching reading and a children's book finder.
Visit readingrockets.org β (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5β18
Ministry of Education: extra help with learning
Ministry of Education guidance for parents who are worried about their child's learning, explaining who to talk to and how to contact the Ministry's regional learning support team.
Visit education.govt.nz β (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges All ages
Parent to Parent
A nationwide not-for-profit offering free, confidential support for families of disabled, neurodivergent and health-impaired children, including trained support parents, local groups and information on funding.
Visit parent2parent.org.nz β (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges All ages
Autism New Zealand
The national autism organisation, with outreach coordinators working through branches around the country, courses for families and an education resource hub. Contact your local branch for individual information and support.
Visit autismnz.org.nz β (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges All ages
ADHD New Zealand: family and whΔnau
Information for families living with ADHD from ADHD New Zealand, including government supports that may be available and links to regional groups and parent courses. The organisation does not give advice on individual situations.
Visit adhd.org.nz β (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges 4+
SPELD NZ
A not-for-profit offering diagnostic assessments and one-to-one tuition for people with dyslexia and other specific learning differences, delivered by teachers with SPELD NZ training. Fees apply, with subsidies for Community Services Card holders or financial hardship.
Visit speld.org.nz β (opens in a new tab)