Links
Click the following links to visit related sites.
Austism Behaviour Communication
Autism Behaviour Communication is a support group based in Leeds. In addition to their monthly support group, they produce a newsletter, offer telephone support, run family swim sessions and can give help and advice with Disability Living Allowance forms, educational matters and offer support on all issues surrounding autism
ASDFriendly is an online support group with discussion forums and a database of places to go and things to do that are ASD friendly.
AWARE is a charity based in Addingham who offer a range of activities for children on the autistic spectrum and run support groups for parents
Children's charity
Information about Cygnet Training in autistic spectrum disorders and other services at Queens Road
Bradford and District Learning Disability Partnership Board
Information, news, forums and events and the Learning Disability Partnership Board plan.
Bradnet can provide advocacy for disabled people and run various projects, playschemes and youth groups.
An anti-bullying charity with information and advice
A central information point for carers
Carers' Resource (Harrogate, Craven & Airedale)
Support and information for carers
Information, campaigns and details of regional services for carers
The Cellar project runs a variety of workshops for people experiencing mental health issues.
Challenging Behaviour Foundation
Information and support for parents and carers of people with challenging behaviour.
Information about children's activities
Contact a family is a national charity that supports families who care for a child with any disability. They have loads of information and a number of useful resources including publications, a linking service for families and a helpline.
Advice and information for people with disabilities and their parents/carers
Information and advice about disability equipment and clothing
Do To Learn has a number of useful resources for children with special needs,including free printable flash cards, games and songs, and a number of products including learning software and teachers' toolkits
An online calculator for the benefits you are entitled to
Every Disabled Child Matters Campaign
The Every Disabled Child Matters Campaign has been set up by the Council for Disabled Children, Contact a Family, Mencap and the Special Education Consortium and aims to make every disabled child matter as much as all other children. A full list of the campaign objectives can be found on their website.
Find out if you can ask your employer for flexible working arrangements
A confidential helpline providing support and information to people with mental health problems and their families, parents and carers.
Huddersfield Support Group for Autism
A support group for ASCs in Huddersfield
Support for adults with Asperger Syndrome
The aim of this campaign is to make communication development a national priority. They state that 1 in 10 children in the UK has a communication disability. As of February 2007, they will have a resource pack available for parents and carers to help support communication at home. You can support the campaign by taking part in their 'Chatterbox Challenge', adding to their 'Wall of Words', or by making a donation.
Learning disabilities charity
Mental health charity
MouseTrial has fun animated exercises to help children with autism. The site also has free printable resources, useful links, and informaiton about autism
On this site you can download or buy music specifically composed for people on the autistic spectrum
A wealth of information on all autism related topics
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Benefit and tax credit information
SACAR supports people on the autistic spectrum by providing support in education, training opportunities, information and activities.
Autism related news articles
Sibs offers support to brothers and sisters of people with special needs, disability or chronic illness
Special Needs Kids is an information directory and shopping site for parents and carers of children with special needs
A not for profit organisation that works with people who are learning disabled in Bradford
Think Differently About Autism Campaign
A National Autistic Society Campaign to increase awareness of autism
You can visit this site for information about the transporters DVD that has been developed to help children on the autistic spectrum to understand facial expressions and emotions
Wakefield Support Group for Autism
Activity groups, newsletters and information for people on the autistic spectrum in Wakefield.
Wellbeing Guide to Mental Health Services
This is an online version of the Wellbeing Guide produced by Bradford and Airedale PCT and funded by Bradford Social Services. It lists a range of useful organisations that can help with everything from anxiety, to housing, to volunteering or emotional support.
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