ASD - Useful Information 

ASD - Useful Information

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Victory for welfare campaigners as judges rule controversial disability benefits procedure is unfair - autism/ Asperger syndrome

http://www.autism.org.uk/news-and-events/news-from-the-nas/victory-for-welfare-campaigners.aspx

What is Autism / Newly Diagnosed /Living with Autism

The link below may provide Parents / Carers with useful help and information regarding Autism.

http://www.autismfile.com/living-with-autism

 

Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council - Autism

 

Autism Unlocked: Lancashire and Cumbria autism support hub

Free advice, support and guidance for autistic children

The Lancashire and Cumbria Autism Support Hub is a brand-new dedicated space that brings autistic people, clinicians, and like-minded parents with real experiences together to share knowledge, ideas and experiences.

Created by leading mental health provider, Clinical Partners in partnership with the NHS, the platform invites parents to sign up to receive free advice and guidance on a range of issues affecting autistic children and adolescents and adults.

Sign up for Free Advice and Support

 

SUPPORT AND LOCAL GROUPS/ACTIVITES

National Autistic Society (NAS)

The National Autistic Society has lots of information and resources that you might find helpful for understanding ASD.  They have a Helpline for everyone in the UK.

Address:                                                 393 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG

Tel:                                                          020 7833 2299

Helpline:                                                0800 800 4104 (10am to 4pm)

Parent-to-Parent Support Line:             0800 800 4106

NAS Befriending Scheme:                     0292 062 9318

                                                               e-befriending@nas.org.uk

Email:                                                    nas@nas.org.uk

Web:                                                     www.autism.org.uk

Contact a Family (CAF)

Helps families who care for children with any disability or special need.  CAF is a main source of information.

Address:                                             209-211 City Road, London, EC1V 1JN

Freephone Helpline:                         0808 808 3555

Tel:                                                     020 7608 8700

Email:                                                info@cafamily.org.uk

Web:                                                 www.cafamily.org.uk

Family Fund

Tel:                                                   08449 744 099

Address:                                          4 Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, York, YO32 9WN

Email:                                              info@familyfund.org.uk