Links to other sites - Updated 19th March 2008

The National Autistic Society
The first place to look for help and advice with autism within the UK has to be the National Autistic Society, who can provide:

• local advice and support for families affected by autism
• practical and emotional support
• care and education for adults and children with autism
• employment training and support for adults with Asperger syndrome
• training for parents, carers and professionals
• lobbying and campaigning
• information and publications
• increased awareness and understanding of the needs of people with autism, their families and carers.

Mindroom
Whether you are a child, a parent, a teacher or an expert, It doesn't matter, it's for you. Mindroom is a global meeting place where people can come with questions - and share answers. Our goal is to create such awareness and understanding that by the year 2020, all children in this country with learning difficulties will receive the recognition and help they need.

Autistic and Proud Children's Clothing This is an Autism clothing site offering a range of clothing to raise awareness and understanding of Autism.
This is a great idea for anyone who is fed up with the negativity we all encounter when out and about with our ASD children.

Autism Buddy This site offers tools for working with your autistic child - seriously good products and worth a visit.

Netmums is a unique local network for mums with a wealth of information and advice on being a mum or dad in your home town. The network helps mums cope and enjoy being a mum. If you are a Dad, don't be put off by the name, Dad's are welcome too! ... as are child minders, nannies, grandparents, health visitors... and anyone working with families. This site has links to local autism support groups and it is well worth a visit.

Jacqui Jackson
The BBC made a documentary about the Jackson family; Jacqui's son Luke, diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of seven, has published two books about his experiences, and now Jacqui has published her first book, Multicoloured Mayhem. We have read these books and think they are inspirational and very well written. After gaining a first class honors degree in social science with the Open University, Jacqui is now nearing the end of her studies for a PhD at Coventry University, researching into sensory issues in autistic children.

True Parenting A site run by parents of an autistic boy, and how they have been able to slowly turn his life around with behavioural and bio-medical intervention.