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.

Website: www.wikilawn.com/blog/landscaping/create-safe-sensory-friendly-backyard-landscape-special-needs-child/

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.

Website: www.sensorysmarts.com/working_with_schools.html

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