The following organisations can offer information, help and support to those affected by the issues raised in episode two of the series, which features the Edwards family and the Russells. Jane Edwards' 18-year-old son, Levi, has Asperger's Syndrome.
The National Autistic Society – NAS
www.autism.org.uk
Information, advice and support for people with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome and their families.
Helpline: 0845 070 4004 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm).
The Asperger's Syndrome Foundation
www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk
Promoting awareness and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome and providing support and services to assist people with Asperger's.
Autism Awareness
www.autism-awareness.org.uk
A website meeting place for people who care about autism to raise awareness, plus share information and ideas.
Carers UK
www.carersuk.org
Providing support and advice on all aspects of caring for someone. You can leave a message on the Carersline out of hours if you require an information pack to be sent you.
Carersline: 0808 808 7777 (lines open Wednesday & Thursday 10am – 12 noon & 2 – 4pm)
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
www.youngcarers.net
Providing support for any young carer, aged under 18. The website includes various information including about other young people coping with similar problems to your own.
Helpline: 0844 800 4361 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm)
Email: youngcarers@carers.org.
For Carers over 18
www.carers.org
National Parent Partnership Network
www.parentpartnership.org.uk
Championing the rights and interests of all people with autism and providing help, support and services to those with autism and their families. Find your local service on the website.
ACE - The Advisory Centre for Education (for England and Wales)
www.ace-ed.org.uk
Provide independent advice to parents to help them decide on the most suitable education for their child. Some of the areas covered are special educational needs, admissions, bullying and exclusion from school.
Helpline: 0808 800 5793 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm).
BDA: British Deaf Association
Providing information on the services available; includes links to BDA in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Textphone: 02476 550393
Telephone: 02476 550936
Email: headoffice@bda.org.uk.
NDCS: The National Deaf Children's Society
Providing support and advice for families of deaf children; includes links to NDCS in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Helpline: 0808 800 8880 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30a - 5pm, Saturday 9.30am - 12 midday).
Minicom: 0808 800 8880
Email: helpline@ndcs.org.uk.
Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land line.
0808 - Free from BT land lines and most mobile and other networks.
0845 - calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up plus from a BT land line, mobile and other network rates may be higher.
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
