Autism
Taking New Steps with Technology
Some parents worry that their children spend too much time on tablets. But for Nathan Carter, an ipad has been a means of making new connections with his school mates. The 12-year-old is on the autism… Audio
Secret Life of Music Therapists
Even before birth we are attuned to the tone and rhythm of our mother's heartbeat and voice. Music and sound can move us in profound ways and it's a language anyone can speak. From toddlers with… Audio
One In Five for 16 November 2014 - I am an Artist
Vibrant posters have been appearing on street corners in main cities around the country as part of a national campaign to promote artists who happen to have a disability. The 'I am an Artist' campaign… Audio
Interactive Toy for Autistic Children
Auti is a robotic toy developed specifically for children with autism to encourage positive play behaviours Audio
Rose Blackett: gifted children
President of the New Zealand Association for Gifted Children who will speak at events during the upcoming Gifted Awareness Week. Audio
One In Five for 18 May 2014 - Raukatauri Music Therapy centre
The Raukatauri Music Therapy centre has just celebrated its 10th birthday. Despite the growing demand for music therapy, the Auckland centre remains the only music therapy centre in New Zealand. Each… Audio
David Mitchell
Award-winning British novelist David Mitchell and his Japanese wife Keiko Yoshida have an autistic son. They've translated and had published a book by written by a Japanese autistic 13-year-old, Naoki… Audio
Feature Guest - Dennis Debbaudt
Dennis Debbaudt is an American investigative journalist and autism advocate, who educates law enforcement on how to identify and deal with people who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Audio
One In Five for 16 October 2011
The trials and tribulations of bringing up an autistic child. Jo and Steve Paull are both teachers and musicians in their own right. When they discovered that their son was autistic they tried every… Audio
Neil McKay - dyslexia and autism
One of the world's foremost thinkers on dyslexia and creator of Britain's Dyslexia Friendly Schools concept, visiting NZ to present workshops to teachers and meet with the Ministry of Education with… Audio