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.

 

ASD Friendly

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

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.

 

Barnardos

Children's charity.

 

Barnardos Queens Road Project

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

Bradnet can provide advocacy for disabled people and run various projects, playschemes and youth groups.

 

Bullying UK

An anti-bullying charity with information and advice.

 

Carers' Connection Bradford

A central information point for carers.

 

Carers' Resource (Harrogate, Craven & Airedale)

Support and information for carers.

 

Carers UK

Information, campaigns and details of regional services for carers.

 

Cellar Project

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.

 

Children's Information Link

Information about children's activities.

 

Contact A Family

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.

 

Disability Advice Bradford

Advice and information for people with disabilities and their parents/carers.

 

Disabled Living Foundation

Information and advice about disability equipment and clothing.

 

Do To Learn

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.

 

Entitled to

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.

 

Flexible Working Information

Find out if you can ask your employer for flexible working arrangements.

 

Guide Line

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.

 

Leeds Asperger Adults

Support for adults with Asperger Syndrome.

 

Make Chatter Matter Campaign

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.

 

Mencap

Learning disabilities charity.

 

Mind

Mental health charity.

 

MouseTrial

MouseTrial has fun animated exercises to help children with autism. The site also has free printable resources, useful links, and informaiton about autism.

 

Music4ASD

On this site you can download or buy music specifically composed for people on the autistic spectrum.

 

National Autistic Society

A wealth of information on all autism related topics.

 

NSPCC

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

 

Rightsnet

Benefit and tax credit information.

 

SACAR

SACAR supports people on the autistic spectrum by providing support in education, training opportunities, information and activities.

 

Science Daily Autism News

Autism related news articles.

 

Sibs

Sibs offers support to brothers and sisters of people with special needs, disability or chronic illness.

 

Special Needs Kids

Special Needs Kids is an information directory and shopping site for parents and carers of children with special needs.

 

Supported Lives

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.

 

Transporters TV

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.