ASD - Useful Information
ASD - Useful Information
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