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Autism has a direct impact on many lives and requires specialised consideration by carers and practitioners. Charitable and non-profit organisations offer support, advice and guidance to people with autism and their families. This may include the provision of social, medical and educational services.

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Resources in This Category

• Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource ( AWARE )

  http://awareuk.homestead.com/
  A parent-run group offering support, advice and advocacy services. Background information with membership details.

• Autism Independent UK

  http://www.autismuk.com/
  Society offering substantial information resources with articles, messageboards, links and chat for people affected. (Not accessible to all browsers)

• Autism Initiatives

  http://www.autisminitiatives.org/
  Charity offering residential, day-care, respite and educational provision for children and adults throughout the North West. Information on services available, locations and contact details.

• Autism London

  http://www.mcch.org.uk/autismlondon.aspx
  Offers support, advice and information to individuals, their families, carers and professionals living in Greater London. Details of services, helpline, activities and events.

• Autism NI (PAPA)

  http://www.autismni.org/
  Registered charity with support branches throughout Northern Ireland and Donegal. Research, articles and book reviews.

• Autism Sussex

  http://www.autismsussex.org.uk/
  Charity. Provides background information with details of residences, outreach support, jobs and training.

• Autistim Anglia

  http://www.autism-anglia.org.uk/
  Based in Colchester and providing education and care to children and adults in the area. Describes the condition, their services and projects.

• Berkshire Autistic Society

  http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/
  A support and action group for the parents and carers of children and adults. Information about the condition with details of events and activities.

• Lothian Autistic Society

  http://www.lothianautistic.org/
  Charity founded by parents to disseminate advice and provide support to children and their families in this area of Scotland. Profile and contact information.

• National Autistic Society

  http://www.nas.org.uk/
  Nationwide charitable organisation with a network of branches and affiliated local societies. Overview of policies, campaigns and services with details of how to obtain advice, advocacy, care, education and diagnostic assessment.

• NORSACA

  http://www.norsaca.org.uk/
  Offers residential, day and education services for people with Autism.

• PHAD Fife

  http://www.phadfife.org.uk/
  Scottish charity aiming to promote awareness of issues that challenge people with high-functioning autistic spectrum disorders. Includes details of clubs and events in the local area.

• Scottish Autism

  http://www.scottishautism.org/
  Seeks to ensure a high quality in the provision of education, care, support and life opportunities throughout Scotland. Information about their services and programmes.

• The National Autistic Society (Surrey Branch)

  http://www.mugsy.org/
  Information about local activities and events. Includes listings of national and international resources covering diagnosis, therapies, education, support and the benefits system.

• Wirral Autistic Society

  http://www.wirral.autistic.org/
  Provides residential, outreach and day services for adults. Describes their facilities and includes details of daily activities.

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