—holistic, neuro-affirming support

your space, your pace, your way

leeward works alongside autistic people and their whānau, building support around what actually matters to you, not a template. every plan starts with a conversation, not a checklist.

—why we’re called leeward

shelter from the wind

on the water, the leeward side is sheltered. calmer, steadier, easier to find your footing. that's the feeling we want people to have with us: a space where the pressure eases off, even if just for a while.

we work with autistic people of all ages, and with the people who support them: parents, caregivers, siblings, schools and communities. real change happens when everyone around a person understands and works the same way.

autistic individuals

whānau & caregivers

schools & services