Website Links....


Autism Teaching Strategies - Social Skills Activities for children with Autism.

Autism & Dental Care - This is an American website but you may find it useful for information on how to help your young person cope with a visit to the dentist.

Cerebral Palsy Group - This is an American website that provides lots of useful information about Cerebral Palsy.

The National Autism Center has an Autism Resources for Families page. Being armed with information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) helps families feel more comfortable as they face new challenges. Some families need to know where to start when one member of the family has been recently diagnosed. Other families face unexpected difficulties as their loved ones with ASD learn to live effectively in home, school, or community settings. We are dedicated to supporting families by making information and resources more readily available.

  1. A full guide to flying with a disability - It takes a bit more planning and preparation, but traveling with a disability is something which is easier than it’s ever been before.
  2. In this guide, we’ll discuss everything you can do to make planning your holiday easier. From the flights themselves, to staying safe while you’re away, this is your one-stop-shop for accessible travel advice.

pottygenius.com is an American website that offers lots of information, tips, tricks and downloadable content on potty training your children, it has a section on potty training your child with autism too which can be helpful for our parent group.

Preparing For Adulthood -  This website has a wide range of expertise and experience of working with young people and families, at a local and national level and across government, to support young people into adulthood with paid employment, good health, independent living and friends, relationships and community inclusion.

The SENDirect website can help you find the right support, services and information for your family. Get more information on: The law and your rights, questions to ask before you buy a service, assessment of need and what this means for your child and guidance on how to choose a service that's best for your child.

Somerset Parent Carer Forum - is for parent/carers of people with Special Needs and/or disabilities to join together to 'make your voice heard'. It joins people together to make a difference, provide valuable feedback to providers and professionals about what works well and what could be improved. It's also a gateway to other support groups and information.

Somerset Choices - is a new website launched in June 2015. The website gives people access to information and advice on a wide range of services and support groups from the private, public, community and voluntary sectors in Somerset.

Special Direct is full of exciting and inspiring resources to help children with special needs.

  1. Somerset Mental Wellbeing Service is delivered by Compass Disability Services in partnership with: Mind Taunton & West Somerset, South Somerset Mind and Chard Watch CIC.
  2. You don’t need a formal referral to access the service, you can call them directly. They aim to support individuals across Somerset to improve and maintain their mental wellbeing through access to community resources and opportunities. The service is available to those who wish to improve their mental wellbeing to reduce the impact on their lives with meaningful support.

Therapy Directory - This site has a page on speech and language therapy (http://www.therapy-directory.org.uk/articles/aromatherapy.html), a number of useful articles written by professional therapists, and the facility to search for a practitioner by postcode. To ensure the professionalism of their website, all listed therapists have provided qualifications and insurance cover or proof of membership with a professional body. 

The Sleep Help Institute has a helpful website with pages called 'Sleep help for those diagnosed with ASD'. There are lots of facts and information that you may find useful.

Sleep Help Resource for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder is a site run by Weighted Journal.com. This website has lots of information that may be helpful for you. It is an American site that also sells weighted blankets.


 

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