Autism and ADHD
ASD Friendly
ASD Friendly is a close-knit community of parents and carers of people with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.
Website: www.asdfriendly.org
How to Calm a Child With Autism
Children with autism can have a tough time managing their behavior. Even high functioning children can “meltdown” in situations that would be only mildly challenging to a typical peer.
Website: www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-calm-a-child-with-autism-4177696
ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) Helping Hands
ASD Helping Hands services include a family support service, offering support on an individual basis to parents/carers, children and adults.
Telephone: 01362 288110
Website: www.asdhelpinghands.org.uk
Email: asdhelpinghands@gmail.com
Autism Anglia
Autism Anglia is an independent charity which provides care and support to autistic children, adults and their families in East Anglia.
Telephone: 01206 577 678
Website: www.autism-anglia.org.uk
Email: info@autism-anglia.org.uk
Estate Planning for Parents of Children with Autism
As people grow older, especially parents, they begin to think about the future, and how their children will be provided for after they’re gone.
Website: www.justgreatlawyers.com/estate-planning-for-parents-of-children-with-autism
Dimensions
They support people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, choice and control in their lives.
Telephone: 0300 303 9001
Website: www.dimensions-uk.org
National Autistic Society (NAS)
Founded in 1962, they are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Their goal is to help transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
Telephone: 0808 800 4104
Website: www.autism.org.uk
Asperger East Anglia
Asperger East Anglia offers personal, friendly assistance for everyone with Asperger syndrome and their carers by providing a comprehensive and integrated service.
Telephone: 01603 620500
Website: www.asperger.org.uk
Email: info@asperger.org.uk
How to Create a Safe, Sensory-Friendly Backyard Landscape for Your Child With Special Needs
Playing outside is one of the greatest joys of childhood. Stepping out the back door into sunlight, fresh air, and freedom can provide a feeling of liberation unlike any other.
Treating Sensory Processing Issues
Specialized gyms help over-sensitive (or under-sensitive) kids.
Website: childmind.org/article/treating-sensory-processing-issues/
Autism Independent UK (SFTAH)
Autism Independent UK helps to increase awareness of autism to the notice of all, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment.
Telephone: 01536 523274
Website: www.autismuk.com
Email: autism@autismuk.com
Child Autism UK
Child Autism UK provide services to enable children to overcome difficulties with communication, learning and life skills and give families the techniques and strategies to cope with autism through the use of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
Telephone: 01344 882248
Website: www.childautism.org.uk
Email: info@childautism.org.uk
Classroom Accommodations for Kids with Sensory Issues
Most kids with mild sensory problems and no other issues do just fine learning and socializing at school with a bit of understanding, extra support, a sensory diet, and a few simple accommodations.
Moving with Special Needs Kids - A Guide for Parents
Moving is at once stressful and exciting. When you are moving with children, you face a number of considerations that others don’t have to face.
Website: www.yourstoragefinder.com/moving-with-special-needs-kids