Autism Cook Islands is a registered incorporated society established in 2017. Initially started as a couple of families looking for help and moral support for coping with their children with autism we have grown our network to include over 30 families affected by autism and are continuing to grow as we become aware of others.

We are mainly focused on children with Autism as we understand early intervention gives the best chance of dealing with developmental issues that affect their learning and everyday living.

With all the generous donations and support over the last few years our programmes have been centred around raising awareness and community understanding for Autism.

We strongly believe success and development for children with Autism comes from building positive relationships with families and the child’s community.  We recognise each child has their strengths and we use this as the foundation for their further development. 

Through all this, Autism Cook Islands is committed to fulfill our vision to bring out the best, and empower persons who have Autism and their families, enabling them to live enriched, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

In 2018 Autism Cook Islands conducted a needs assessment analysis, the needs highlighted were: communication language teachers and teacher aide training or support diagnosis resources awareness This is where we have focused our efforts. Especially with young children with Autism as we understand how vital early intervention is for a person with Autism.

Providing the best chance of dealing with developmental issues that affect early learning and every-day living. In turn providing a good foundation for continued learning and growth in later years.

We are truly humbled by the overwhelming support from local businesses and community to date. Our success is truly a collaboration of partners from all sectors. We look forward to continuing to nurture valuable partnerships and build new relationships to enable us to deliver our vision and goals effectively.

We are more committed than ever to creatively working together to deliver services of real value to our members and community. Through all this, Autism Cook Islands is committed to fulfill our vision to bring out the best, and empower persons who have Autism and their families, enabling them to live enriched, meaningful and fulfilling lives.