The National Autistic Society website has a great deal of very helpful information.
Some of the support services are also listed below:
NAS Autism Helpline
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0845 070 4004 |
The best point of contact for any autism related question and to obtain information sheets free. |
NAS Advocacy for Education Advice Line
| 0845 070 4002 |
For any education related question (Allow about one week for a response) As an alternative, contact the Independent Panel for Special Educational Needs Advice (IPSEA) on 0800 018 4016 |
NAS Parent to Parent Line
| 0800 9520 520 | If you just want to talk with an understanding parent whose child has an ASD. |
| The Autism Education Trust (AET) was launched in November 2007 with funding from the Department for Children, Schools and Families. It is dedicated to co-ordinating and improving education support for all children on the autism spectrum in England. |
| A web resource for families and those with an ASD where you can find personalised information relevant to your needs and situation. |
| Formerly known as PARIS. The UK's most comprehensive directory of services and events for people with an autistic spectrum disorder, their families and people who work with them. |
| The NAS EarlyBird Programme is a three-month programme which combines group training sessions for parents with individual home visits when video feedback is used to help parents apply what they learn, whilst working with their pre-school child. |
Click here for details of other local NAS branches.