Asperger's advice & information
For more advice and support on Asperger’s and other forms of autism, contact the following organizations:
The National Autistic Society
The UK's leading charity for people affected by autism. It provides information, advice, advocacy, training, and support for individuals and their families.
www.autism.org.uk
The Asperger’s Syndrome Foundation
Is a small Registered Charity based in London. Founded and currently chaired by Beatrice Buisseret, it was established in 2002 with the support of parents whose sons/daughters have Asperger’s Syndrome.
www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk
NHS
For an NHS overview of autistic spectrum disorders www.nhs.uk/conditions/autistic-spectrum-disorder/Pages/Introduction.aspx
BBC Health
Asperger’s information from the BBC website http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/autism2.shtml
Contact a Family
Contact a Family is a registered charity that provides support, advice, and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability. This is a useful resource for families of people with dyslexia, dyspraxia, Asperger’s, and ADHD. Contact a Family can put families of people with difficulties in touch with each other.
http://www.cafamily.org.uk
Local support groups
To find local support groups in your area visit
www.autism.org.uk/branches