Background
The New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline was released in April 2008 and is intended to provide guidance on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in both children and adults in New Zealand. The Guideline includes information for people with ASD, health professionals, anyone involved in education, from early childhood to tertiary, community supporters, parents and grandparents, employers, policy advisers. It is based on overseas and New Zealand evidence, experience and practice, and covers diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), supporting and teaching children and adults with ASD, employing people with ASD, and living with ASD.