USEFUL AUTISM RESOURCES
‘Autism Aware’ Certification: https://www.asdinfowales.co.uk/asdaware
‘Postive About Working with Autism’ Organisation Certification: https://www.asdinfowales.co.uk/positive-about-working-with-autism-hr-scheme
Can You See Me? http://www.asdinfowales.co.uk/can-you-see-me
Integrated autism service: http://www.asdinfowales.co.uk/integrated-autism-service
Resources developed for ‘Health and Social Care’ Professionals: http://www.asdinfowales.co.uk/health-and-social-care
Resources developed for ‘Living with Autism’ Programme: http://www.asdinfowales.co.uk/living-with-autism-2
ASD research in Wales: http://www.asdinfowales.co.uk/asd-research-at-a-local-regional-and-national-level-in-wales
AppyAutism
Appyautism is a web catalog which makes available to people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), their families and professionals in this field an extensive database with more than 400 applications for computers, tablets and SmartPhones.
Autism Research Policy Practice Hub
This open-access site champions the use of research in policy and practice in the UK and beyond. We work to narrow the gap between research, practice and policy and promote evidence-based outcomes for people with autism.
Better with Books (Wales)
This scheme provides self-help books to children and young people to help them deal with emotional issues and give additional guidance.
Research has shown the effectiveness of high quality self-help books.
Children and young people in particular may find it difficult to talk about their emotions. Reading a book may help them understand their feelings and give them advice on how to cope. There are also books available to help guide parents and guardians.
Books can be recommended by GPs, school counsellors, school nurses, teachers, youth centre staff and others who might be approached by a young person for some advice / guidance.
http://gov.wales/topics/health/nhswales/mental-health-services/policy/child-mental/books/?lang=en
Care Co-ordination Network UK
Care Co-ordination Network UK (CCNUK) is a networking organisation promoting and supporting care co-ordination or key working for disabled children and their families in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. CCNUK is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, with its head office in York and national offices in Wales and Scotland.
CLIC online
A young person friendly website about carers.
Engage to Change
The Engage to Change project is currently running across the whole of Wales to support young people aged 16-25 with a learning disability and/or autism into paid work placements lasting 6-12 months.
We aim to help 1000 of these young people achieve their full potential by developing experience and transferable skills in the workplace through a person-centred approach which will give them further opportunities and enable them to compete in the labour market. To do this we are working with 800 employers over five years, offering job coaching and employment support to both young person and employer.
This project is made possible through funding from the Big Lottery Fund in partnership with Welsh Government.
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
A website for people with a learning disability.
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk
Independent Living Fund
The Independent Living Fund (ILF) is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body of the Department for Work and Pensions. The sponsoring team within the department with responsibility for the ILF is the Disability and Carers Directorate.
They are dedicated to delivering financial support to disabled people and advancing standards of independent living.
Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders network
The Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders network (LDAN) is one of 17 research networks funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and supported by the National Institute for Social Care and Health Research Clinical Research Centre (NISCHR CRC). This major health and social care initiative aims to bring research funding into Wales and has created a supportive research structure to achieve this.
Learning Disability Wales
“Creating a Wales that values and includes every child and adult with a learning disability” A website giving advice and support to people with learning disabilities in Wales.
www.learningdisabilitywales.org.uk
Life Coach Directory / Counselling Directory
Life Coach Directory is a confidential service that encourages those in distress to seek help. The directory contains information on many different types of distress, as well as articles, news, and events. All counsellors have provided Life Coach Directory with qualifications and insurance cover or proof of membership with a professional body, so as to ensure the website’s professionalism.
Counselling Directory aims to be the leading service for providing counselling advice and information – connecting those in distress with the largest support network in the UK.
http://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk/
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/aspergers-syndrome.html
NWAAA
Self-Advocacy in Denbighshire for people with learning difficulties.
National Autistic Society
UK charity for people with autism (including Aspergers syndrome) and their families. Providing information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.
OAASIS
Established in 1996, OAASIS aims to provide parents and teachers with impartial, comprehensive and prompt answers to the many questions and problems which looking after or teaching a child with SEN may present.
It is a part of The Cambian Group one of the largest providers of independent residential special schools and colleges in the UK.
SNAP Cymru
SNAP Cymru is a National Charity, unique to Wales, founded in 1986. Its main aim is to advance the education of people in Wales and support their inclusion. Trained experienced staff and volunteers work with families, children and young people, their parents, carers and professionals working with those who have or may have additional learning needs, which include SEN, disability, and other barriers eg exclusion, disaffection, poverty, deprivation, English or welsh as a second language.
Autism Research Policy Practice Hub
This open-access site champions the use of research in policy and practice in the UK and beyond. We work to narrow the gap between research, practice and policy and promote evidence-based outcomes for people with autism.
Care Co-ordination Network UK
Care Co-ordination Network UK (CCNUK) is a networking organisation promoting and supporting care co-ordination or key working for disabled children and their families in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. CCNUK is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, with its head office in York and national offices in Wales and Scotland.
CLIC online
A young person friendly website about carers.
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
A website for people with a learning disability.
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk
Independent Living Fund
The Independent Living Fund (ILF) is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body of the Department for Work and Pensions. The sponsoring team within the department with responsibility for the ILF is the Disability and Carers Directorate.
They are dedicated to delivering financial support to disabled people and advancing standards of independent living.
Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders network
The Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders network (LDAN) is one of 17 research networks funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and supported by the National Institute for Social Care and Health Research Clinical Research Centre (NISCHR CRC). This major health and social care initiative aims to bring research funding into Wales and has created a supportive research structure to achieve this.
Learning Disability Wales
“Creating a Wales that values and includes every child and adult with a learning disability” A website giving advice and support to people with learning disabilities in Wales.
www.learningdisabilitywales.org.uk
Life Coach Directory / Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory aims to be the leading service for providing counselling advice and information – connecting those in distress with the largest support network in the UK.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk/aspergers-syndrome.html
National Autistic Society
UK charity for people with autism (including Aspergers syndrome) and their families. Providing information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.
OAASIS
Established in 1996, OAASIS aims to provide parents and teachers with impartial, comprehensive and prompt answers to the many questions and problems which looking after or teaching a child with SEN may present.
It is a part of The Cambian Group one of the largest providers of independent residential special schools and colleges in the UK.
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