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Chanelle Mariah, who has written the book I am Autistic, talks about the importance of diagnosis and listening to autistics. Great insights.

We caught up with IHC's Director of Advocacy, Trish Grant for a catch up on the years work and developments. The video is a bit longer than usual, Trish has such amazing insights into what's happening with disability we didn't want to miss anything out.

Anne Hawker is the Principal Disability Advisor for the Ministry of Social Development and talks us through the differences between the child disability allowance and the disability allowance.

Judi Huxedurp chats about the strategies she's learnt with her son Ricky and shared in her book - and the other ways she supports our community.

Matty Angel talks about how she created her second book What is Love. Matty has autism and has created online and offline communities of friends who support her through the ups and downs of life.

Ros from the IHC Library chats about new books about parenting children with additional needs and siblings.

Ros from the IHC library chats about books about emotions. Although the library is shut with the lockdown, Ros reads out some great tips that might really useful right now. You can email the library if you're interested in the books (or any other) and they'll get onto it as soon as they can.

Frian Wadia is a leader in our community. Here she talks about the ongoing challenges of inclusive education as her three boys move through the school system.

Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero is working to change attitudes towards disability. Here she talks about how Project Mobilise is being co-designed to shift attitudes towards disability - so the world is accessible, welcoming and inclusive.

Play is a way children can explore their world, feelings and emotions. Poornima Ranchhod chats with Fiona about how she uses play in therapy to address issues such as trauma, anxiety and loss. Poormina also works with disabled children who might find play as a way to communicate.

Disability Rights Commissioner, Paula Tesoriero, talks about her work to influence the education system, from boards of trustees through to the Education Review Office. This is a great overview of why inclusion is so important and what schools, and the organisations that support them, need to do to welcome disabled students.

Ros from the IHC library chats about books that address the tricky issue of personal space, consent and respect. The books are colourful, clear and get to the nub of issues young disabled people deal with.

When parents join the IHC library they get a free book as a welcome. Phil chats about this great scheme and how the library makes access to books easy. And don't forget they're creating an online catalogue so let them know anything you find useful.

Michael Holdsworth was recently awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his support of Special Olympics. Michael has been an athlete and a busy volunteer for the organisation for over 30 years and it's great to see him rewarded for his work. Michael works at the IHC library during the week running the main desk. He's been a great support for our awhi work keep...

Interview with Bridget McArthur, SLT on effective communication

Online content in the IHC library : Hot picks from the library 22

DVDs available in the IHC library : Hot picks from the library 21

Interviews Lisa Martin of the Complex Care Group about housing.

Interview with Minnie Baragwanath of the Global Centre of Possibility

IHC Library's top five books : Hot picks from the library 20

Interview with Keryn O'Neill from the Brainwave Trust Aotearoa on screen time

Interview with Wildling Books Publisher Rebekah Lipp

Joining the IHC Library

Angela Cuming on the importance of Autistic voices this Autism Awareness month

Exclusion in schools - Interview with Fran Wadia from VIPS NZ

Insights into autism from Matty Angel

Christmas wrap - travelling, keeping safe, social skills : Hot picks from the library 19

Sensory processing disorder : Hot picks from the library 18

Anna Mowat from Sparklers talks about parenting in the holidays