Useful links to information about Autism.
At the moment, we are experiencing very uncertain times, with the rise of Coronavirus or COVID-19. We know that uncertainty is a major cause of anxiety for autistic people. This page helps you to understand the feelings and behaviours associated with uncertainty and gives some tips for managing them.
This site provides information about the origins of Intensive Interaction, provides resource material that can be downloaded and has up to date information about the developments in this area of practice. This site is easy to negotiate and will be helpful for people who are wanting to increase their understanding of Intensive Interaction.
This website provides information and support on health issues. Many people have shared their experiences of what it is like to be on the autism spectrum, be a sibling and parent of someone who has autism. The site is easy to negotiate, type in autism in the search button and a list of topics will appear on the right hand side of the column. Click on whatever area you want to explore and the link will appear. The clips are informative and short. Other areas covered are: Getting a diagnosis, Challenges associated with being autistic and Living with autism. There is also a lot of information about Mental Health.
In partnership with Glasgow City Council. This service is Glasgow based and provides support pre and post diagnosis for people on the autism spectrum. The site is easy to negotiate and provides information on other services available.
An assistive technology designed to help individuals with autism to achieve more. This technology enables people to access detailed personalised support when you need it from your phone. The aim being to increase people’s confidence in working towards being more independent in daily life, education and work. This technology would be suitable for people we support who use their phone and who at times may need support to think about a potential solution to a problem they are facing. For example, forgetting their books for College, the app will make suggestions about what they can do to solve the problem.
Communication matters is a UK wide organisation that supports people of all ages who find it hard to communicate because of little or no clear speech. This website provides lots of information on assistive communication systems. These are called Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC). This provides information on the latest developments in AAC.
This is an on line autism community for parents, families, people who are on the autism spectrum and professionals. In order to access this community you need to register but this is free and you are given a password.
This is a multisensory optical practice. They specialise in supporting people who are on the autism spectrum who are experiencing visual sensory processing differences.
The Principles of Good Transitions 3 provides a framework to inform, structure and encourage the continual improvement of support for young people with additional needs between the ages of 14 and 25 who are making the transition to young adult life.
This is for children and young people. However it may be of interest to younger people supported by Key/Community Lifestyles because there is a link to the Den. There is an on line community for people to ask questions and get advice on finance, friendships, health and well being employment and travel.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder - NHS Choices
This website provides information about autism, the causes, symptoms and gives real stories from people who are on the autism spectrum. This site is accessible and easy to read. There is also information on other health conditions, for example Fragile X.
This organisation provides support and information to people with profound learning disabilities and their families. If you click on the research button this takes you to further links about multi sensory stories, personal communication passports with helpful information.
This website provides excellent information for people who are on the spectrum, families and carers. Click on resources and on the left hand side of the page there is a list of information resources. For example Good sleep routines, visiting the dentist or going on holiday. Information is provided with helpful tips and also information about sensory processing differences that may need to be taken into consideration.
Social Stories are a social learning tool that supports the safe and meaningful exchange of information between parents, professionals, and people with autism. Carol Gray is the creator of social stories and this website is a good introduction.
The National Autistic Society Website
An excellent website that is easy to negotiate. Just click on the areas that you are interested in, for example “What is Asperger Syndrome?” Or “All about social stories”. Each section provides up to date information that can be printed. There is also a search button ( top right corner) which allows you to search specifically for something that you wish to find out more about. There is also accessible information for people who are on the spectrum as well as parents and carers.
Scottish Women’s Autism Network (SWAN)
This website is easy to negotiate. It would definitely be of great support to women who are on the autism spectrum and wish to develop a network of support.
This is a collective of independent professionals with a background in working with autistic and neurodiverse people.
Each member is available for individually contracted work and the services each member can provide are detailed on their page. If you are not sure which member of the team is the best fit for your needs, contact us and we will get back to you to discuss with you how we can help.
For larger contracts more than one member of the team can be involved. (e.g. multi layered strategic work, large training programmes or development work) . Contact us and we can discuss how a team approach can help.
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