Neurodivergent Support Services in Christchurch
Practical, personalised support for adults with autism and ADHD. Every service is shaped around your goals and how your brain works best.
Two ways to get support
Whether you’re exploring your options or ready for consistent weekly support, there’s a path that fits.
Strategy Session
A focused, collaborative session where we work through strategies and tools together. No ongoing commitment — just expert guidance when you need it.
Self-funded — no IF required
- Navigating NZ disability support & Individualised Funding
- Understanding & discussing ADHD medication experiences
- Hands-on introduction to Trello for visual task management
- Live ChatGPT demo for neurodivergent planning & organisation
Weekly Support Partnership
Consistent 1-on-1 support built around your goals. A proper support worker relationship with modern tools and genuine understanding.
Via Manawanui Individualised Funding
- Trello board setup & ongoing maintenance
- AI-assisted planning & organisation
- Regular accountability check-ins
- Community, home, shopping & daily life support
What’s included in Weekly Support
All of the services below are part of the ongoing Weekly Support Partnership. Each is tailored to your goals and how your brain works best.
Community & Home Support
Day-to-day life involves a lot of moving parts — routines, appointments, paperwork, household tasks. For neurodivergent adults, these things can feel harder than they “should,” and that’s okay. This service provides practical, consistent support where you need it most.
What this can include:
- Building and maintaining daily routines that actually stick
- Support with appointments (preparation, transport, being there)
- Life admin — forms, phone calls, emails, bills
- Navigating community activities and social situations
- Cooking, cleaning, and household task support
- Transport and getting out into the community
This isn’t someone coming in and doing things for you or telling you what to do. It’s collaborative problem-solving — figuring out what makes tasks hard and building strategies that work for your brain, not against it.
At a glance
- In-home and in the community
- 1-on-1, personalised sessions
- Weekly, fortnightly, or as-needed
- $60/hour via Manawanui
In-Home Design & Organisation
Your environment has a massive impact on how well you function. Sensory overload, visual clutter, and disorganisation aren’t just inconveniences for neurodivergent people — they can completely derail your day.
What this can include:
- Designing sensory-friendly spaces (lighting, noise reduction, visual calm)
- Creating organisation systems matched to how you think
- Setting up “launch pads” and routines for key transitions (leaving the house, bedtime)
- Decluttering support — at your pace, with your decisions
- Executive function systems (visible reminders, task stations, labelling)
- Kitchen and meal-prep organisation
This isn’t a generic home organisation service. Every system is designed around how your specific brain processes information, handles transitions, and manages executive function challenges.
Great for
- Sensory overwhelm at home
- Difficulty staying organised
- Trouble starting or finishing tasks
- Moving into a new space
- Wanting a calmer home environment
Specialised Shopping Support
Shopping can be overwhelming. Bright lights, crowds, decision fatigue, unexpected changes — it all adds up. This service takes the chaos out of shopping while keeping you in control of your choices.
What this can include:
- Pre-planning shopping trips (lists, timing, store selection)
- Sensory management strategies (quieter times, specific routes)
- Decision support without taking over your choices
- Budgeting and price comparison assistance
- Grocery shopping, clothing, household items, and more
- Online shopping support as an alternative
We don’t just go shopping with you — we pre-plan to reduce overwhelm, identify sensory-friendly times, and support your decisions without making them for you. You stay in charge of every choice.
Common challenges
- Sensory overload in stores
- Decision fatigue and overwhelm
- Impulse spending (ADHD tax)
- Forgetting items or losing focus
- Anxiety about crowds and noise
Goal Setting & Accountability
Having goals is one thing — knowing where to start is another. Neurodivergent brains are great at big-picture thinking but can struggle with the steps in between. This service bridges that gap with modern tools designed for how you think.
What this can include:
- Identifying what matters to you and defining meaningful goals
- Breaking big goals into brain-friendly steps
- Setting up Trello boards for visual task management
- AI-assisted planning to organise thoughts and priorities
- Regular check-ins for accountability (without judgement)
- Adapting systems when life changes or priorities shift
This isn’t just writing goals on paper. We use Trello for visual tracking, AI tools to assist with planning, and regular check-ins that focus on progress — not perfection. Systems designed for neurodivergent brains, not neurotypical expectations.
Tools we use
- Trello — Visual task boards
- AI Planning — Organising ideas
- Regular Check-ins — Accountability
- Flexible Systems — Adapts to you
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Two clear price points. No hidden fees, no lock-in contracts.
Strategy Session
Self-funded. No Individualised Funding required. Book directly and pay per session.
Book a Strategy SessionWeekly Support
Paid through Manawanui’s Individualised Funding — clear, trackable, and accountable.
Book Your Free ConsultationNot sure which is right for you? The Strategy Session is a great starting point if you’re not yet sure whether ongoing funded support is the right fit. It’s also ideal if you’re early in your journey and want expert guidance without a long-term commitment.
Your first Weekly Support consultation is completely free. No obligation, no pressure — just a conversation about what you need.
Book a Strategy Session
A one-off, collaborative session where we work through what matters most to you right now. No ongoing commitment, no funding required — just focused, expert guidance.
This is a paid session at $120/hour. You’ll receive a confirmation and any relevant prep material before your appointment.