Takiwātanga derives from “tōku/tōna anō takiwā” which translates to “in his/her own space and time” and is a positive approach to ‘Autism’ that is underpinned by Te Ao Māori and allows whānau to celebrate the uniqueness of their taonga. Learn more about the term, who created it and how it can empower our ākonga and whānau by watching these videos.
Introduction to Takiwātanga
Messages for educators
Messages for learning support practitioners