Useful Links

• The National Autistic Society   www.autism.org.uk
• Autism-Aspergers www.groups.yahoo.com/group/autism-aspergers
• Autism Information Sheets www.autism.org.uk/infosheets
• Autism Resources www.autism-resources.com
• Talk about Autism www.talkaboutautism.org.uk – good for forums
• Wrong Planet www.wrongplanet.net – general information and toolkits
• Autism Speaks www.autismspeaks.org – information about young people with Aspergers
• Thinkfun www.asperkids.com – some great games that students may enjoy
• Robyn Steward www.robynsteward.com – a young woman with Aspergers
• “Communicating with an Autistic Child: A Parent’s Guide”
  http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/communicating-with-an-autistic-child-a-parents-guide.php
• http://www.researchautism.net/
• http://www.autismuk.com/
•  http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/
• http://www.asperger-syndrome.me.uk/history.html
• http://www.templegrandin.com/
• Childline www.childline.org.uk – provides a free and confidential telephone service for children.  Helpline 0800 1111
• www.firstsigns.org.uk – an on-line, user-lead voluntary organisation to raise awareness about self-injury and provide information and support to people of all ages affected by self-injury.
• National Self Harm Network – www.nshn.co.uk – UK charity offering support, advice and advocacy services to people affected by self-harm directly, or in a carer role.
• www.samaritans.org – provide a 24 hour service offering confidential emotional support to anyone who is in crisis.  Helpline 08457 909090
• www.youngminds.org.uk – provides information and advice on child mental health issues and a parents helpline 0800 802 554
• http://mygrants.co.uk/grants-for-autistic-children/ – grants for autistic children
• http://householdquotes.co.uk/uk-benefits-guide/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezv85LMFx2E – Amazing Things Happen (An introduction to autism that aims to raise awareness among young non-autistic audiences, to stimulate understanding and acceptance in future generations.)

• http://www.nassurreybranch.org/
• Contact AddressEmma Whitfield, Branch Officer, tel: 07423 435413 (answerphone), email: info@nassurreybranch.orgDescription

  The NAS Surrey Branch is a volunteer-run parent to parent support group with around 1500 members in Surrey. We offer a variety of support groups, meetings and activities for families with children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Details of all activities are published in the branch newsletter, produced every 2 months. It’s free to join – just go to www.nassurreybranch.org

  • Evening Talks: Once a month during term-time there are evening meetings with speakers, open to anyone with an interest in ASDs. Meetings take place in Guildford, Redhill and Woking.
  • Coffee morning support groups: a chance for parents to meet others with children with ASDs. Coffee mornings run throughout term-time in Woking, Guildford, Walton/Weybridge, Chertsey, Milford, Frensham, Cranleigh & Redhill.
  • Parents of Adults group: this group meets once a month in the evenings for informal get-togethers.
  • Parents of Girls Group: meets monthly yin Woking and Guildford in mornings and evenings.
  • Dads’ Group: a chance for fathers of children or adults with ASDs to meet in a member’s home for a meal and a chat. Meets every 3 or 4 months on a Friday evening.
  • Online support group: the branch runs a moderated Yahoo! email group for members to share experiences and ask questions.
  • Family activity events: we run events every few months for children and young people with ASDs and their siblings – including ice skating (Guildford); indoor climbing and a children’s Christmas party.
  • Parent programmes and an annual conference. See www.nassurreybranch.org for details

  We also run an informative web site and have a postal library.

   

  NAS Kingston Branch (SWAPS Kingston)

  Contact Address

  Sian Palin, Branch Officer KT6, tel: 07917 271350, email: kingston@nas.org.uk

  Description

  Information emailed to members regarding Talks/Workshops we run, activities and any other relevant information that families require. We run family Sunday fun sessions once a month, no booking required.