Autism & Aspergers Syndrome

NHS Information
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/  
NHS information on ASD – autism spectrum disorder.

The National Autistic Society – NAS
http://www.autism.org.uk
The NAS provide information, support and services to autistic people and their families and carers.

Diagnosing Autism
https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/diagnosticservices
Information on getting a diagnosis of autism for children, young people and adults.

NAS Employment Service 
https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/employment
NAS assist with employment and training service for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 

Child Autism UK
http://www.childautism.org.uk/
Support for parents after their child has been diagnosed.
Helpline: 01344 882248 (lines open Monday – Friday 2pm - 4pm)

Ambitious About Autism
https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/
Run specialist education services and employment programmes while working to create a future where every autistic child and young person can be themselves and realise their ambitions.

Young Minds 
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/autism-and-mental-health/
Offering advice to both concerned parents and anyone who’s child has recently been diagnosed as Autistic.
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4pm) 

Cedar Foundation – Northern Ireland
https://thecedarfoundation.eu.rit.org.uk/learning-disabilityservices
Supporting individuals and families living with learning disability, autism and brain injury to love the lives they choose..

The Asperger’s Syndrome Foundation
www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk 
Information on Asperger Syndrome.
Email: info@aspergerfoundation.org.uk 

Dimensions
https://www.dimensions-uk.org/
Services for people with learning disabilities and autism.

BPS
https://www.bps.org.uk/
Information about chartered psychologists.