PARENT TO PARENT (GREATER CANTERBURY)
Parent to Parent was formed by a group of parents and professionals who believed in the value of parents supporting parents when faced with the challenge of parenting a child with a disability, health impairment or special need. Through a network of regional groups and trained volunteer support parents we provide information and support to thousands of families. Our services to families are free and include: Volunteer support parents with a similar personal experience, who understand the challenges, frustrations and special joy that come from parenting a child with special needs. Information on over 3600 different conditions ranging from very rare to more common SibSupportNZ is a sibling support programme for children and teenagers who have brothers or sisters with special needs Seminars, training workshops and a range of family support programmes Advocacy support Altogether Autism has Autism Spectrum Disorder information and an advisory service.