Autism/Aspergers
National Autistic Society(NAS)
www.nas.org.uk
Provides advice, information and support to parents/carers and people on the autistic spectrum. Publishes information, runs courses, provides assessment and runs schools for children on the Autistic spectrum.
ASD Training and The Asperger Advice Service
www.care-training.com
An independent organisation that provides advice and assessment for individuals with autistic spectrum disorders. Training and conferences are organised for parents and professionals.
Autism Independent UK
www.autismuk.com
Resource centre offering extensive reference library, training courses, seminars and a fact file available on request.
International Autistic Research Foundation
www.charitynet.org/~iaro
Information for parents/carers, professionals and laypersons. Will provide speakers and organise occasional conferences.
AFASIC
www.afasic.org.uk
Organisation set up to help children and young people with speech and language impairment. AFASIC provides information and advice to parents/carers and professionals. It organises workshops and conferences for parents and professionals, as well as providing Summer Schools and activity weeks and weekends for children and young people.
Dyscovery Centre
www.dyscovery.co.uk
Operates a multi disciplinary approach catering for children and adults with learning and living difficulties. Also training also for education and health professionals.
Local
Umbrella Autism
www.umbrella-autism.org.uk
Cambridgeshire group for anyone with an interest in autistic spectrum conditions either personally or because of a family member or friend.