Below are details of organisations providing information and support for some of the issues raised in Autism: The Musical.
The National Autistic Society – NAS
www.autism.org.uk
Providing information, advice and support for people with Autism or Aspergers Syndrome and their families.
Helpline: 0845 070 4004* (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm).
The Advisory Centre for Education – ACE
www.ace-ed.org.uk
An independent advice service for parents in England and Wales that offer advice to help make decisions on the most suitable education for your child; including special educational needs, admissions, exclusion from school, bullying, etc.
Helpline: 0808 800 5793 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm)
ASD Visual Aids
www.asdvisualaids.com
Providing support for all ages for people with social communication difficulties; including specifically designed visual tools, solutions for home/care/work, plus educational settings aiming to empower children and young people.
National Parent Partnership Network
www.parentpartnership.org.uk
Providing support and advice for those with autism and their families; championing their rights and interests; aiming to make a positive difference.
The Asperger's Syndrome Foundation
www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk
Promoting awareness and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome and providing support and helpful services.
Gingerbread
www.gingerbread.org.uk
Offer an information service for single parents on various issues including childcare, benefits and legal rights. The Young Mum’s Guide is available to order online.
Helpline: 0800 018 5026 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, till 8pm on Wednesday)
Parentline Plus
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Offering help and support to anyone in a parenting role.
Helpline: 0808 800 2222(lines open 24 hours)
Email: parentsupport@parentlineplus.org.uk
Contact a Family
www.cafamily.org.uk
Providing information, support and advice regardless of what type of medical condition your child has; also putting families in touch with each other. The Contact a Family website features a directory of specific conditions and rare disorders.
Making Contact
www.makingcontact.org
Making Contact is an additional website service dedicated to linking up parents of disabled children.
Helpline: 0808 808 3555 (lines open Mondays - Fridays 10am-4pm, Monday evenings 5.30 – 7.30pm)
Textphone (hearing difficulties): 0808 808 3556
Kidscape
www.kidscape.org.uk
Working to keep children safe and providing advice about anti-bullying and child safety.
Helpline: 08451 205 204* (lines open Monday & Tuesday 10am – 8pm, Wednesday - Friday 10am - 4pm)
Bullying UK
www.bullying.co.uk
For advice about bullying.
Email: help@bullying.co.uk
*0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher”
0800/0808 – Free from a BT land line.
