Useful Links
We have gathered a selection of useful websites and organisations for families affected by autism. All links open in a new tab.
Autism & Learning Disability
Havering SEND Local Offer (opens in a new tab) Services and support in Havering for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. National Autistic Society (opens in a new tab) The UK's leading charity for autistic people, providing information, support and services. The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (opens in a new tab) Supporting children and adults with severe learning disabilities described as having challenging behaviour. ADD+UP (opens in a new tab) A registered charity and support group run by parents of children with AD/HD in Barking, Dagenham, Havering and surrounding areas.
Disability Resources
Dogs for Good (opens in a new tab) A life-transforming charity creating partnerships between people living with disability and specially trained assistance dogs, offering freedom and independence to children and adults with physical disabilities and children with autism. (Formerly Dogs for the Disabled.) ABLEize Essex (opens in a new tab) A directory of disability and special needs groups, clubs and support services in Essex. Counselling Directory (opens in a new tab) Find a qualified counsellor with experience in autism and Asperger's syndrome.
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