Some Useful Links

The following links will take you to other web sites which are very useful sources of information about autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) and related educational matters.

Autism UK - a treasure trove of sites about many aspects of work with children and young people with autism, including TEACCH, social stories, and training courses.

Autism and Structured Teaching - a very interesting site from Northern Ireland which gives an overview and practical classroom suggestions for those teaching children with autistic spectrum disorders. 

National Autistic Society - the home page of the NAS whose site includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, and about support and services available in the UK.

PARIS - the Public Autism Resource and Information Service) has been launched by the National Autistic Society as a free online resource, supported by Vodafone UK, to provide access to autism-specific services across the UK

PECS- information about the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) which is a very effective system for augmented communication for children and adults with communication difficulties.

Public Autism Awareness - an informative web site for for parents and carers, siblings, teachers, and the wider public.

Richmond Music Trust - Richmond Music Trust has very skilled and knowledgeable music therapists who have undertaken some outstandingly effective work with children with autistic spectrum disorders at Eagle House School.

Special Educational Needs Information - a very helpful site with lots of information about benefits, holiday schemes, advocacy for parents of children with special educational needs.

TEACCH - a link to Division TEACCH at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; this website includes helpful educational advice and guidance for those interested in TEACCH.

Therapeutic Skills & Social Skills Training- a site about the work and other services offered by Dr Angel Adams