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It aims to encourage social interaction with peers, promote confidence and introduce the young people to activities appropriate to their age and suited to their interests. We offer support through monthly meetings and also offer a telephone and email support services and a quarterly newsletter. The branch meets monthly in Stirling. NAS branches offer support to families who have a child or member with autism or Asperger syndrome.
The branch meets monthly. The centre provides a variety of services to support people who care for someone who is ill or disabled. This includes information, advice, training and leisure and social activities to Carers. The One Stop Shop Aberdeen is an Autistic-led volunteer service giving information, training and signposting services to Autistic people, their families, friends, and professionals as well as anyone who is interested in learning more about Autism.
PAMIS works with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, their family carers and professionals who support them.
PAMIS offers support to families, adults and children with profound and multiple learning disabilities and the professionals supporting them. PAMIS works with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, their family carers and professionals who support them in Tayside.
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It is open to all families of children who have a diagnosis or are awaiting or undergoing assessment. PASDA is a registered charity supporting parents, carers and partners of adults on the autism spectrum who live in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Perth Autism Support is a local registered charity, supporting children under the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with autism, and their families.
PIN is a group of parents who want to share information and advice with each other, organise training and increase understanding about the way forward to include all children and adults with disability in today's society. PKAVS Perth Kinross Association of Voluntary Services Dynamic local charity with a Big Heart from carers young and old, to adults recovering from mental ill-health, minority communities, volunteers, and voluntary groups we work tirelessly throughout Perth and Kinross to improve wellbeing, connect communities, and help people to realise their potential. The Pre-5 Support Service provides a range of services to very young children with developmental difficulties and to their families.
Parental support is a key element of the service, in addition to support for children and pre-school centres. Services provided include assessment, advice, consultation, input to the development of Individual Educational Programmes IEP , and parent support. The group provides experienced play workers for the children while adults are supported by the Community Worker.
A group of parents and professionals who share a common interest in the difficulties experienced by some children as they develop through their early years and then move through the education system. The Advice Line is available to families and professionals who are seeking information and support about autism. Whether looking for services or just generally seeking advice, our Autism Advisors are here to help.
We have a dedicated team of advisors who are trained and experienced in working with people on the autism spectrum. Each year we handle hundreds of calls and our advice line enables a direct first response to families looking for information, advice and support. We have a dedicated team of experienced autism advisors who are on hand to provide emotional and practical support to families and professionals.
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Whether it is signposting to particular services, information on getting a diagnosis or just someone to talk to who understands, we have someone here who can help. We encourage individuals to come together to develop their social skills and enjoy social activities within the community. SensationALL provides multi-sensory experiences for children and adults with disabilities, multiple support needs and their families.
Kinnections is a social independence group developed by Scottish Autism in the Central Scotland area. The group will bring families together for friendship and support, to allow parents, carers and their children to meet and chat on a regular basis in an informal way.
A voluntary organisation that has developed a range of services for people with additional support needs and learning disabilities and their carers throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians and Falkirk. The Carers Centre provides a drop-in, appointment and telephone advice and support service. A member of staff is always on reception and ready to help. Support for adults with Asperger syndrome, high-functioning autism and similar social issues through mentoring and group activities.
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Support group for parents caring for children with additional needs. The aim of the groups will be the personal development of the clients. They aim to increase participants self-esteem, give each other support and information and to form friendships. For children and young people 0 with SEND and their parent carers. Information and advice via telephone helpline and email.
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Information via website, parent handbooks, factsheets and newsletter. The ASD Family Help charity is a 'User Led' independent and voluntary group that offers free support and advice to individuals on the autistic spectrum, their parents, carers and professionals within Wokingham Borough, Berkshire. Family Support for parents and carers of children with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition. A voluntary group providing activities and training to improve the lives of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families in Milton Keynes.
Autism Berkshire is the leading autism charity in the county, providing a comprehensive range of advice, support, training and leisure activities for individuals and families living with autism, both pre- and post-diagnosis, including the only autism-specific helpline in Berkshire. Training, support and consutancy service for schools, families and individuals.
We are an Oxfordshire based charity offering support and information for parents living in Oxfordshire. Autism Hampshire is an Independent Regional Charity. It offers direct services to over young adults and adults on the autistic spectrum as well as providing Outreach support to many more.
All pupils and residents are taught and cared for in very homely surroundings by over autism specific trained staff. The purpose of our group is to give parents and carers the opportunity to share information, advice and support, in a relaxed, informal environment. The Family Advice Service and our parent members currently operate a number of support groups and drop-ins for parents, grandparents and carers of disabled children in the Swanley, Gravesend, Northfleet, Swanscombe and Greenhithe and Dartford areas.
Bexley SNAP was formed in by a small group of parents committed to ensuring the needs of their disabled child in Bexley were considered in planning leisure and support services around the borough. BTGSE exists to support adults on the autistic spectrum in everyday life. The majority of people with an ASD fall outside the criteria of the statutory services, therefore the only support available to them is via charity.
We offer accurate and up to date resources and information about the law on special educational needs and disability. An opportunity for parents and carers to talk and listen to others with similar experiences. To exchange ideas and information and discuss concerns.
Child Autism UK provides services and advice for families of children with autism. Children and their families are at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to helping both achieve a better quality of life. A parent support group meeting on the First Tuesday of every month term-time only at the Cowes Children's Centre.