Q - I have recently found out that my child may have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. I have so many questions, but don’t know where to find the answers.
A - Information on autism and Asperger syndrome can be found on this link to the NAS
http://www.autism.org.uk/about-autism.aspx
Q - My child is struggling at school, how does she get the extra help she needs.
A - This Contact a Family booklet explains Special Education
www.cafamily.org.uk/pdfs/educatio.pdf
You will find NAS advocacy tips here, the page also signposts to other information on SEN.
Education Advocacy Tip for Parents (England & Wales)
Q - My son has Asperger syndrome, my husband thinks he may be have AS too. Would it help him to have a diagnosis and how can he go about getting one.
A - The National Autistic Society (NAS) give information on diagnosis.
http://www.autism.org.uk/about-autism/all-about-diagnosis.aspx
Q - Where can I speak to other people who understand what it’s like to live with ASD?
A - We have support meetings you can find information here.
If you don’t like meeting people face to face, there are lots of ASD online forums where you can chat, get information, support and advice.
These links are from the NAS
The NAS Community http://community.autism.org.uk/
Other Communtities http://community.autism.org.uk/communities
Q - My adult son has a diagnosis of autism, he still lives at home and we are struggling to cope, are we entitled to any help?
A - Community care: a guide for adults with ASD and their carers.
Community Care in England, Scotland and Wales
From the NAS -
Q - Someone has told me I may be entitled to benefits, how do I find out which benefits I should apply for?
A- Information on entitlement to benefits.
www.asdfamilyhelp.org/Info-BF-Entitled%20to.html
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