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We We have found these resources helpful and
hope that you will too.
Local Resources
These are mainly resources which are located
in either Warwickshire or Leicestershire.
Aspergers United Facebook Group.
Autism West Midlands parents support groups.
Contact a Family
West Midlands local support groups.
NCVO
members in the West Midlands / North Staffs.
GuidePost Trust, are you a Carer of someone with Autism or Aspergers Syndrome
or do you know of someone that is?
D.I.A.L., Disablement Information & Advice Line provide independent, confidential information and advice on every aspect of disability.
North Warwickshire Council for
Voluntary Service (NWCVS) is an "umbrella" organisation which looks
after the interests of all the local community and voluntary groups in
the Borough of North Warwickshire.
Warwickshire Parent Partnership Service,
This scheme is for parents of all Warwickshire children with special educational needs, whether they are in school or pre-school.
DISCS,
provides support for pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, communication difficulties (which includes pupils with autistic spectrum disorders and specific language disorders ) and children with complex learning difficulties.
Bridges,
Connecting Children, Young People and Families with Services in Leicestershire.
AspergerLeics this group
are parents of Adults and Children with autistic spectrum disorders, in
particular Aspergers Syndrome.
What is autism,
by the Leicestershire Autism Outreach Team.
Setting up Circles of Friends by, the Leicestershire Autism Outreach
Team.
Leicester City Council - Learning and Autism Support Team.
Autism Outreach Team (AOT) - Contact George Thomas, 01530 513600,
GThomas@leics.gov.uk.
National Resources
OAASIS
Provides a free information and support service for parents,
teachers and other professionals with an interest in special education
for children and young adults..
The National Autistic Society
Exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure
that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.
The website includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, the NAS
and its services and activities.
Autism Key
Is a site run by parents and for parents of children with autism & autism spectrum disorders.
BBC - Radio 4 "Am I Normal?".
This was a very interesting radio 4 program regarding autism.
Select the "Listen again to programme 4" link.
BBC - Radio 4 - Casenotes
Another Radio 4 programme, however this time only info on autism and useful links.
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