Hart & Rushmoor Branch

NAS Head Office and other local branches.

• NAS main organisation www.autism.org.uk www.autism.org.uk

• NAS Surrey Branch www.mugsy.org www.mugsy.org

• NAS South Hampshire Branch www.shantsnas.org.uk www.shantsnas.org.uk

• NAS Alton Branch www.nasAlton.com www.nasAlton.com

Any other local support groups we know of. If we are missing any, do let us know.

• Hampshire Autistic Society www.has.org.uk www.has.org.uk Make sure you check out the Autism Alert card.

• Parent Action Group for special play www.pagforspecialplay.co.uk www.pagforspecialplay.co.uk

• Speakeasy Advocacy www.speakeasyadvocacy.org.uk/ www.speakeasyadvocacy.org.uk/ Giving a voice and support to people with Learning Disabilities, Autism & Asperger's Syndrome in Basingstoke.

• Afasic www.afasic.org.uk www.afasic.org.uk Afasic aims to raise awareness and create better services and provision for children and young people with speech and language impairments.

• Asperger's Syndrome Foundation www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk/ www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk/ A small charity based in central London that is committed to promoting awareness and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome.

• AS teens www.asteens.co.uk www.asteens.co.uk

• British Institute of Learning Disabilities www.bild.org.uk www.bild.org.uk The British Institute of Learning Disabilities is working to improve the lives of people in the UK with a learning disability.

• Carers Together (Hampshire) www.carerstogether.org.uk/ www.carerstogether.org.uk/ Carers Together is an organisation that is carer-led, independent and county-wide, supporting carers in the county of Hampshire, as well as in the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton.

• Cerebra www.cerebra.org.uk/ www.cerebra.org.uk/ Excellent website that is full of information from their DLA guide book to producing a colourful professional looking personal profile for your child for free.

• Challenging Behaviour Foundation website www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk Making a difference to the lives of people with severe learning disabilities.

• Disability Living Allowance www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/DisabilityLivingAllowance/DG_10011731 www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/DisabilityLivingAllowance/DG_10011731 Disability Living Allowance - referred to as DLA - is a tax-free benefit for children and adults who need help with personal care or have walking difficulties because they are physically or mentally disabled.

• Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence www.eric.org.uk/ www.eric.org.uk/ Website providing information and support on childhood bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation and soiling to children, young people, parents and professionals.

• Every Disabled Child Matters www.edcm.org.uk www.edcm.org.uk Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) is the campaign to get rights and justice for every disabled child.

• Parent Voice www.parentvoice.info/ www.parentvoice.info/ Parent.Voice.info provides information and support for the parents and carers of disabled children in Hampshire and Southampton, helping you to find local services for your disabled child. Meet other parents and contact local groups to share ideas and support one another.

• Talk About Autism www.talkaboutautism.org.uk www.talkaboutautism.org.uk The aim of the online community is to provide a safe and supportive space where parents, carers, families and people on the spectrum can discuss issues surrounding autism. It's provided by TreeHouse, the national charity for autism education.

• The Games Shop, Aldershot www.the-games-shop-aldershot.co.uk/ www.the-games-shop-aldershot.co.uk/ There are various clubs run here from Lego to Pokemon! For more info call 01252 311443 or go to the shop at 6 Wellington Street, Aldershot.

• Welcome to Holland. www.our-kids.org/Archives/Holland.html www.our-kids.org/Archives/Holland.html A lovely description of the journey we all take.

• Autism Education Trust www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/ www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/ The Autism Education Trust (AET) was launched in November 2007 with funding from the Department for Children, Schools and Families. It is dedicated to co-ordinating and improving education support for all children on the autism spectrum in England.

• Independent Panel for Special Education Advice www.ipsea.org.uk/ www.ipsea.org.uk/ IPSEA's trained volunteers give free, independent advice and support in England and Wales.

• Parent Partnership service in Hampshire www3.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/specialneeds/parentpartnership www3.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/specialneeds/parentpartnership The Parent Partnership Service provides impartial advice, information and support to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) throughout Hampshire. Our service is available to all families for whom special educational needs plays a part.

• SEN on Teachernet www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/sen/?section=2406&CFID=8280337&CFTOKEN=5204915-1305d266-8e88-4a16-b090-e6006ee361de www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/sen/?section=2406&;CFID=8280337&CFTOKEN=5204915-1305d266-8e88-4a16-b090-e6006ee361de Useful information on Teachernet about Special Educational Needs and Disability.

• Special Needs Jungle specialneedsjungle.wordpress.com/ specialneedsjungle.wordpress.com/ This website offers tips, resources and advice to parents negotiating the special needs statutory assessment and statementing process. It

• Tribunals service for Special Educational Needs and Disability www.sendist.gov.uk/ www.sendist.gov.uk/ Parents whose children have special educational needs can appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) against decisions made by Local Education Authorities in England about their children's education.

• Counselling Directory www.counselling-directory.org.uk www.counselling-directory.org.uk The Counselling Directory lists qualified/registered counsellors and psychotherapists. Every member must send their Head Office copies of their qualifications and insurance cover or must be registered with a recognised professional body.

• Do2learn www.do2learn.com/ www.do2learn.com/ A website providing activities to promote independence in children and adults with special learning needs. Includes free downloads.

• Fledlings www.fledglings.org.uk/ www.fledglings.org.uk/ Fledglings is a national charity which aims to assist parents and carers of disabled children, or those with additional needs of any kind, by identifying, sourcing and supplying practical, affordable products to address every day issues.

• Fleet Lions www.fleetlions.org.uk/ www.fleetlions.org.uk/ Fleet Lions are fantastic local charity who organise various events, including the Kids Out day and FunFest for those with special needs and their families/carers.

• Sensory Toy Warehoue www.sensorytoywarehouse.com/ www.sensorytoywarehouse.com/ Fantastic sensory and fidget toys!

• Rasberry Design face painting www.rasberrydesign.com/ www.rasberrydesign.com/ Mel is fantastic and attends many of our branch events; the children love her and she is willing to go as slowly as some need her to :o)

• Mr Giant - entertainer www.mrgiant.co.uk/ www.mrgiant.co.uk/ Mr Giant (also know as Alan Mercer!) is wonderful with our kids and attends various branch events surrounded by eager children!