Act Now for Autism is a campaigning group: 'passionate about the future and well-being of children and adults with autism'
Action 4 Autism was set up to help support and signpost parents who have their children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome and other similar conditions.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Autism (APPGA) is a formal cross-party backbench group of MPs and Peers who share an interest in autism and Asperger syndrome. It was set up in February 2000. Its role is to campaign in Parliament for greater awareness of autism and Asperger syndrome, and to lobby the Government for improved services for people with autism and Asperger syndrome, and their carers.
The Asperger's Syndrome Foundation is small charity committed to promoting awareness and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome and to promoting high quality support and services
Autism Education Trust: 'the only umbrella organisation working specifically on autism education across the voluntary public and private sectors'
bibic is a national charity offering practical help to families caring for children with conditions like autism, Asperger's, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, developmental delay, brain injury, and specific learning difficulties like ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia.
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) is a charity specialising in severe learning disabilities and behaviour described as challenging. Established by a family carer, it works with families and professionals, supporting children and adults across the UK
Choice Forum describes itself thus:
"Since 2000, the Choice Forum has been been the place to discuss issues affecting the lives of people with learning disabilities in the UK. You are invited to join the forum, ask questions. share information, and talk about issues that are important. Here you'll find lots of mutual support, experience and lots of knowledge."
If you join the Choice Forum, it offers a range of information on issues relating to learning disability, allows you to participate in forum discussions, and issues regular email bulletins.
The Choice Forum is run by Together 4 Change, in partnership with the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.
Contact a Family is a national charity for the families of disabled children whatever their condition or disability; offers support information and advice; provides information on rare syndromes and disorders
The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is the umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector in England; aim to maximise our influence on national policy and to promote inclusive practice;