Parent/Carer Support Services

Ambitious about Autism

W: ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

E: info@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

T: 020 8815 5444

We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights​ and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity’s decision-making, policy work and campaigning.   We also use our expertise to deliver training and consultancy to a wide range of organisations to improve awareness and understanding of autism.

This website has a very good parent toolkit section – Parent toolkit | Ambitious about Autism which I recommend using.  Parent toolkit download form | Ambitious about Autism

ASD Helping Hands

W: asdhelpinghands.org.uk

E: asdhelpinghands@gmail.com

T: 01362 288110.

Support all service users affected by an Autistic Spectrum Disorder regardless of age or stage of life and across the spectrum, this includes those with ADHD, PDA and co-morbidity conditions such as depression and anxiety.  They accept referrals from any source including self-referrals. If you would like to get in touch please complete the referral form. asdhelpinghands.org.uk/referrals-form

ASD Helping Hands run 4 part courses from £15.00.

Autism Anglia

W: autism-anglia.org.uk

T: 0300 1233 122

Offer advice by phone or e-mail but please note that they are limited in the advice they can give without a diagnosis.

Living Well with Autism

W: livingwellwithautism.com

An online resource that provides parents and caregivers with ideas, and free or inexpensive resources for living well with autism.   Here, you will find social stories, visual helpers, tips, and recommended resources.

National Autistic Society

W: autism.org.uk

E: supportercare@nas.org.uk.

T: 0808 800 4104

Norfolk SEND Partnership, Advice, Information and Support Service (IASS)

W: norfolksendpartnershipiass.org.uk

T:: 01603 704070

Norfolk SEND Partnership provide free and impartial information, advice and support about special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) for children, young people, parents and carers.

Parent Talk 1:1 chat

Web: parents.actionforchildren.org.uk

Down-to-earth parenting advice you can trust. We’re on hand to support parents when you need us. Browse our articles on the most common parenting questions from our experts. Or talk one-to-one with a qualified parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you. It’s all free, and no topic is too big, small, or embarrassing.

· Mental health and wellbeing

· Behaviour

· Stages and development

· Additional needs and disabilities

· Education

· Parenting and relationships

· Sleep

· Nutrition and healthy eating