Useful Links
Helpline
The National Autistic Society
The NAS is a leading UK Charity for people with Autism(inclusing Asperger Syndrome and their families, They provide Information, Support and pioneering services and they campaign for a better world for people with Autism
www.autism.org.uk/
Organisations That can offer Help
FAMILY FUND
The Family Fund helps families with disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life.
We give grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child and their family, such as washing machines, driving lessons, hospital visiting costs, computers and holidays.
The Fund is a registered charity, helping around 50,000 families in the UK with £30.5 million in grants a year
www.familyfund.org.uk/
CEREBRA
Cerebra try to provide products and services that give practical support and assistance to help directly improve the lives of children with brain related conditions as well as providing information to help parents and carers to optimise the quality of life of their child.
www.Cerebra.org.uk
HAPPY DAYS
Happy Days fund and organise holidays, residential trips, days out and theatre trips throughout the UK for disadvantaged young people with special needs. We help young people in special needs schools, in hospitals and in hospices and we help individual families
www.happydayscharity.org/
Other Helpful Websites
www.projectaspie.com
This is a website for young people affected by Asperger’s Syndrome created by a young person with Asperger’s Syndrome, the site offers a forums and chat options to talk to other people with asperger syndrome.
www.aspergersyndrome.org/
web site from the USA provides articles, educational resources, links to local, national and international support groups, sources of professional help, lists of camps and schools, conference information, recommended reading, and moderated support message boards. The web site resources are an addition to the annual conference, newsletter email and phone support provided by MAAP Services.
www.tonyattwood.com.au/
This website is a guide for parents, professionals and people with Asperger's Syndrome and their partners.
In this site you will find issues related to Asperger's Syndrome, resources, resource papers Tony has authored, related topics and Tonys presentation schedule.
www.researchautism.net
Research Autism is the only UK charity exclusively dedicated to research into interventions in autism
www.asperger-syndrome.me.uk
www.espa.org.uk
ESPA Limited provides a continuum of high quality specialist residential, further educational, day and domiciliary services designed to meet the needs of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
www.ne-as.org.uk
The North East Autism Society provides a wide – and ever growing – range of services for children, young people and adults who have autism spectrum conditions
www.autismsupportgroup.co.uk
We are located in Alvechurch, Worcestershire, and have monthly meetings, which are of interest to a number of parents / carers, so any families from outside the area are welcome to attend.
www.shropshireautonomy.co.u/
Autonomy is a Shropshire support group for young people and adults who have Asperger's Syndrome (AS), (diagnosed or undiagnosed) run by Sara and Eric Heath who have personal experience of Asperger's Syndrome
www.kidshealth.org
If you're looking for information you can trust about kids and teens that's free of "doctor speak," you've come to the right place. KidsHealth is the most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Counselling Directory only lists qualified/registered counsellors and psychotherapists. Every member must send us copies of their qualifications and insurance cover or must be registered with a recognised professional body
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