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A-Stars club for families with a child with an ASD/Aspergers diagnosis. Saturday mornings Asperger's Base at Budmouth Technology College, Chickerell Road, Weymouth view map every Saturday morning between 10.30am and 12.30pm, Info@AStars.org.uk http://www.a-stars.org.uk/	dempovaughan
ADHD Dorset Support Group Aim to inform, educate, empower and provide support to parents and carers of children and young people with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), adults with ADD, and those working within the professional field. Dorset ADHD Support Group is run by volunteers. Dorset ADHD Chat room where you can ‘chat’ with other parents, carers and professionals online Monday's from 8.30pm onwards. http://www.adhddorset.btik.com/p_About_Us.ikml	dempovaughan
AFASIC – Unlocking Speech and Language Support information and meeting for parents and professionals involved with children who have speech and language problems 0845 3555577 / www.talkingpoint.org.uk http://www.afasic.org.uk	dempovaughan
AS Teens We are parents from around the country with a common aim - to try and bring about some kind of change in relation to services provided to children and teenagers with Asperger's Syndrome. We have now documented our personal battles, stories and tragedies, and thanks to the research psychologist, Anna van der Post - who herself is the mother of an extremely challenging young man with AS - they have now been published in a new book - Children and Teenagers with Aspergers: The Journey of Parenting from Birth to Teens. Read a short extract here. http://www.asteens.co.uk/	dempovaughan
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is a national charity that provides independent advice for parents and carers of children aged 5-16 in state-funded education. ACE aims to provide the information, support and high-quality advice that parents need to help their children at school, particularly where there are problems. General advice line:0808 800 5793 Exclusion advice line: 0808 800 0327 Exclusion information line: 020 7704 9822 (24hr answer phone) http://www.ace-ed.org.uk	dempovaughan
Artz + and Sportz + School holiday arts and sports events for children with additional needs and their families. Info Line: (01305) 252250 Funded and supported by: West Dorset DC, East Dorset DC, The National Lottery, Dorset County Council, Dorset Short Breaks Transformation, Dorset NHS Primary Care Trust, Active Dorset, East Dorset Mencap. http://www.eastdorsetarts.org/artzplus/	dempovaughan
Autism Act 09 The Autism Bill received Royal Assent on 12th November making it the Autism Act: England’s first ever disability-specific law. This is a truly groundbreaking achievement for the thousands of adults with autism who are isolated, ignored and unable to access the help and support they so desperately need. http://www.egovmonitor.com/node/30897	dempovaughan
Autism Help This site provides help with over 350 fact sheets of autism-related information, with an emphasis on practical strategies, as many families cannot afford the more expensive interventions, or may be geographically isolated and cannot access autism support services. http://www.autism-help.org	dempovaughan
Autscape Autscape is a conference with a difference. Rather than talking to a primarily non-autistic audience about autism, this conference is specifically by and for autistic people. Some of it isn't even about autism at all! Non-autistic people are also welcome, but the environment and content of the event are centred around autistic people's needs, interests and sensitivities. Autscape lasts three days in which there are workshops, leisure activities, social opportunities, and more, all specifically oriented to the needs and preferences of autistic people. Tuesday 10 August — Fri 13 August 2010 http://www.autscape.org/	dempovaughan
Awares Conference Welcome to Autism2009, the fifth online world conference to be held within the AWARES conference centre. The conference is run by the Editor of Awares, Adam Feinstein, and hosted by Autism Cymru, Wales' National Charity for Autism. Yet again, an unprecedented list of the world's top autism authorities has agreed to take part and you will have a unique opportunity to put your questions directly to them online. In order to meet the full operational costs of running such a unique event, we are having to charge a small minimum entry fee of £5. This is payable when you register. We very much look forward to welcoming you online. This conference opens on Monday, November 30, 2009, and runs for a week until December 7, 2009. Paper abstracts will be accessible from early November. http://www.awares.org/conferences/	dempovaughan
Care and Benefits advice ie; Carers Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Mobility Allowance etc. http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits.htm	dempovaughan
Carers Assessments The NHS & Community Care Act 1990 states that carers have a right to ask Social Services to carry out an assessment of their needs as a carer. This gives people a chance to talk about ways that will help them maintain a healthy work/life/caring balance. A carers’ assessment will work out what help the person you care for needs and what level of help you are providing. It will then look at the level of services the council may provide. To request a carers assessment contact your local Social Care office. http://www.nas.org.uk/content/1/c6/02/04/27/Carer%27s_assessment_model_letter.pdf	dempovaughan
Carers Link in Dorset Free information and support to all carers. 01305 251191 http://carerslink@helpandcare..org.uk	dempovaughan
Carers association Dorchester Offers information and emotional support to all carers of children with special needs. Miss V Parker 01305 848374 http://www.unknown.com	dempovaughan
Challenging Behaviour Foundation Provide support and information to parents of children with severe learning disabilities who display challenging behaviour. They run parents’ email network and family linking scheme.01634838739 http://www.thecbf.org.uk	dempovaughan
Cinema Autism Friendly Screenings Autism-Friendly Screenings are film screenings especially for people on the autism spectrum and their families, friends and carers. Some people with autism are sensitive to sound and light and they can find going to the cinema difficult. During Autism-Friendly Screenings low lights are left on in the auditorium and the volume of the soundtrack is reduced. It is fine for customers to move around, make noise or take a break during the film. For further information, contact Alice Warren on 0207 326 2611 or email alice.w@picturehouses.co.uk. http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/autism	dempovaughan
Cinema Exhibition Card Welcome to The Cinema Exhibitors' Association Card Website. This is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. http://www.ceacard.co.uk/	dempovaughan
Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is a standardised assessment designed to get a complete picture of a child's additional needs at an early stage. You can speak to your child’s school or health professional about completing a CAF. The CAF is a common process which enables practitioners to make an assessment and act on the result, using a standard form to record the assessment and where appropriate, share with others. It covers all aspects that affect a child's development - health, education and social development through to housing and family relationships. CAF is the only assessment that can be used by practitioners in all agencies in England that deliver services to children and young people. www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/strategy/deliveringservices1/caf/cafframework/ http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?articleid=346442	dempovaughan
Connexions Connexions is an information, advice and guidance service for 13-19 year olds (and up to 25 for young people who are disabled). Our trained advisers are here to make sure you get the help you need to make the most of your life. http://www.connexions-bdp.co.uk/	dempovaughan
Contact a Family A charitable organisation helping families who care for children with any disability or special need. Provides support, contacts and liking between families. 08088083555. http://www.cafamily.org.uk	dempovaughan
Coping with CHAOS - (Children’s Helpers And Other Support) are a small registered charity supporting families caring for a child/children or young person with a disability or special educational need. They provide services for families living in East & West Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole.The Families Centre, Bond Avenue, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0LL 01202 855105 email; info@copingwithchaos.org http://www.copingwithchaos.org/	dempovaughan
Curious Arts Use Drama as a tool for exploring issues and topics can be both fun and inclusive. When communication is not easy, drama can step in and create a safe environment for expressing yourself, especially if you have an emotional or physical problem. Curious Arts run Drama workshops specifically for those who do not normally have access to creative ways of expressing themselves, but who would benefit from the space and empowerment which this offers. 0845 3721313 http://www.curiousarts.co.uk	dempovaughan
Disability Wessex ASD Information and Advice Service Information and Advice Service – in partnership with TWAS and Disability Wessex 01202 312085 http://www.disabilitywessex.org.uk/view/view.php?item=57	dempovaughan
Dorset Advocacy Creates advocacy partnerships with people who have learning difficulties, including those with ASD. The organisation provides long-term (citizen) and issues-based advocacy. Dorset Advocacy also hosts SPAN, a project for parents with learning difficulties, and Lawlink, a scheme in which people with learning difficulties train law providers in disability awareness. 01305 251033 / 01202 716363 http://www.dorsetadvocacy.co.uk	dempovaughan
Dorset Parent Support Adviser Service The Barnardo’s Dorset Parent Support Advisor (PSA) Service aims to improve outcomes for children and young people by providing a range of support to parents. By supporting and working with parents we hope to ensure that children can overcome social, emotional and behavioural problems which might impact on their education and future prospects. Contactable through your child’s school. Barnardo’s, 3a Poundbury Business Centre, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3WA. http://www.barnardos.org.uk/servicemap.htm	dempovaughan
Dorset Scope Education, care and support of people with physical or learning disabilities, even into adulthood. 01202 718266. http://www.dorset-scope.org.uk	dempovaughan
DotComUnity DotComUnity c.i.c, a not for profit Social Enterprise providing a one stop online resource and directory for finding out about community services, care information and social interactivity for adults and children with a learning or physical disability within YOUR local community. http://hwww.dotcomunity.co.uk/dcu3_disability_services_directory.php?area=11&local=Dorset	dempovaughan
Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence. ERIC Information and advice on childhood continence 08453708008 http://www.eric.org.uk	dempovaughan
Enable Support Services We are a small company, based in Weymouth, providing high quality, individualised support to people in Dorset. Enable Support Services has been established to offer support to people aged 18-65, living in Dorset and in need of social support - particularly those with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities or Asperger's Syndrome. http://www.enablesupportservices-dorset.co.uk/	dempovaughan
Enigma Youth Club for young people on the autistic spectrum and their friends. Sundays from 4pm Dorchester Youth Club, Lubbecke Way, Dorchester. http://www.enigmayouth.com	dempovaughan
Every Child Matters Every Child Matters is a shared programme of change to improve outcomes for all children and young people. It takes forward the Government's vision of radical reform for children, young people and families. http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/	dempovaughan
Every Disabled Child Matters EDCM is a campaign by four leading organisations working with disabled children and their families – Contact a Family, Council for Disabled Children (CDC), Mencap and the Special Educational Consortium (SEC). We will challenge politicians and policy-makers to make good on the Government’s commitment that every child matters. http://www.edcm.org.uk/Page.asp	dempovaughan
Family Fund The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life. We give grants for things that make life easier and more enjoyable for the disabled child and their family, such as washing machines, driving lessons, hospital visiting costs, computers and holidays. 0845 130 4542 or 01904 621115 The Family Fund has launched a new free-to-join website, Family Fund extra www.familyfundextra.org.uk which gives families of disabled children and young people online discounts from leading high street names such as Comet, Argos, Haven Hoildays and Stone Computers. http://www.familyfund.org.uk	dempovaughan
First Tier Tribunal for Special Educational Needs & Disability The First Tier Tribunal for Special Educational Needs & Disability was set up by the Education Act 1993. It considers parents' appeals against the decisions of Local Authorities (LA's) about children's special educational needs if parents cannot reach agreement with the LA. The Tribunal is independent. The Lord Chancellor appoints the Tribunal Judges, and the Secretary of State for Education and Skills appoints the members. But the Government cannot influence the tribunal's decision, and the tribunal has no connection with any LA. http://www.sendist.gov.uk	dempovaughan
Hip Bones Club for young people with physical or learning needs. Alternate Saturdays at Gillingham Youth & Community Centre, The Cottage, Cemetery Road, Gillingham, SP8 4AZ 01747 822267 / 822464 http://www.dorsetyouth.org.uk/gillingham/clubs.htm	dempovaughan
Information about Direct Payments Direct payments were introduced to provide more flexibility for those who have been assessed as being in need of services. A person receiving direct payments can arrange their own services instead of receiving the services directly from the Local Authority. The idea is that direct payments provide a person with more freedom and control over the community care services that they receive and for some, this can lead to greater independence. Dorset Direct Payments Advisory Service 01935 842042 http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4007096	dempovaughan
Innovate Dorset Innovate (dorset)'s desire is to provide good quality and affordable youth work, projects or activites for young people, adults and families. Encouraging individuals and groups to move forward. Developing confidence in their abilities. Helping clients to have a better understanding of the issues that may surround them and taking steps to encourage empowerment, so they may work towards removing barriers with the vision to attain achievable and desired goals. k.tatchell@innovatedorset.co.uk phone: 07709137246 http://www.innovatedorset.co.uk/index_home.htm	dempovaughan
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Our list of titles on autism and Asperger's Syndrome is now amongst the foremost in the world, and our books are published for people with autism and Asperger Syndrome themselves, as well as for their families, carers, and the people that work with them. We place a strong emphasis on the voice of the individual. http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/aspergerautism	dempovaughan
MENCAP Provide advice and information for people with learning disabilities and their families and carers. They have a ‘signposting’ service. 0808 808 1111 http://www.mencap.org.uk	dempovaughan
NAS Parenting Programmes Early Birds/Plus & Cygnets Training programmes involving sessions and home visits and is run by local professionals, locally co-ordinated by Westfield Technology College http://www.nas.org.uk/earlybird	dempovaughan
OAASIS (Office for Advice, Assistance, Support and Information on Special needs) offers advice and information for parents with a child with special educational needs. We have a helpline, email enquiry service and many information sheets, available on our website. We are also the information service of Cambian Education Services and can provide prospectuses and other information about their seven residential schools and colleges for children/young people with autism or Asperger Syndrome http://www.oaasis.co.uk	dempovaughan
Parent Partnership Service The Dorset Parent Partnership Service offers independent information and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs. We work closely with the Local authority, Schools, the Voluntary sector and other agencies. http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?articleid=390236	dempovaughan
Parent Support's helpline hears first-hand from parents the stress of their caring role. It will be a great benefit to refer those needing help to a trained counsellor. Freephone Counselling Helpline Number: 0800 043 9385 http://www.unknown.com	dempovaughan
Parent to Parent offers the chance for parents to have a “befriender” who is also a parent who has been in a similar position with a child. Parent beefrienders have been throughout nationally recognised training scheme and are CRB checked. Contact Chris Faulder 01202 699490 http://www.face2facenetwork.org.uk	dempovaughan
Parentline Plus 01702559990 0808 800 2222 A national helpline run by parents, aims to help anyone caring for children and finding it difficult to cope or just needing someone to listen. Offers free 24/7 parents helpline, providing parenting advice and parental guidance, on a wide range of parenting issues http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk/	dempovaughan
Primary and Secondary Inclusion Development Plan (IDP) Supporting Pupils on the Autism Spectrum Activities and resources to strengthen the confidence and expertise of teachers in meeting high incidence special educational needs (SEN). This e-learning course – part of the Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) – will support teachers in meeting the needs of pupils on the autism spectrum. The course is designed for teachers and teaching assistants, trainers and initial teacher training (ITT) providers, headteachers and leadership teams, support workers, and student teachers in training. You may select a route through the learning according to role: as facilitator; for personal CPD; or for use with pupils. http://www.nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/165037	dempovaughan
Research Autism Research Autism is the only UK charity exclusively dedicated to research into interventions in autism. Established in 2003 as the Autism Intervention Research Trust, we carry out high quality, independent research into new and existing health, education, social and other interventions. Our goal is the improvement of quality of life and outlook for the individuals affected and those around them. http://www.researchautism.net/pages/welcome/home.ikml	dempovaughan
Samaritans Always there 24 hours a day, to offer confidential emotional support. National 0345 909090 Bournemouth 01202 551999 Salisbury 01722 323355 Weymouth 01305 771777 http://www.samaritans.org/	dempovaughan
Smart shopper savings online Today we lead busy lives with little time and energy to spare for important tasks, leave alone for the pleasure of shopping. http://www.hiworldarticles.com/40674/smart-shopper-savings-online/	ashlieabf
Social Stories A Social Story is a short description of a particular situation, event or activity, which includes specific information about what to expect in that situation and why. They can provide an individual with some idea of how others might respond in a particular situation and therefore provide a framework for appropriate behaviour. Social Stories also enable others to see things from the perspective of the individual with ASD and why the person may appear to respond or behave in a particular way. www.do2learn.com Downloadable pictures to help with visual timetables and much more. www.setbc.org/pictureset/ Downloadable visual communication tools.Symbol stories www.symbolworld.org/ Widgit Software www.widgit.com/resources/index.htm http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=1574	dempovaughan
Social care contact details - children Contact details for all Dorset County Council children's social care enquiries, including the out of hours service. http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?articleid=393713	dempovaughan
Talk about Autism The online autism community http://www.talkaboutautism.org.uk	dempovaughan
The Dorset Child and Family Counselling Trust (DCFCT) offers information, advice and guidance and commissions counselling services for children, adolescents and families where there are emotional, behavioural or other mental health problems. Referrals through GP or other professionals. http://www.dcfct.org	dempovaughan
The National Autistic Society We champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and aim to provide individuals with autism and their families with help, support and services that they can access, trust and rely upon and which can make a positive difference to their lives. http://www.nas.org.uk	dempovaughan
The Wessex Autistic Society The Wessex Autistic Society is a leading voluntary organisation delivering education, support and care services for people on the autistic spectrum. We operate services in Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset, and outreach to anyone else who may need us, regardless of where they may be. http://www.twas.org.uk	dempovaughan
The reality of life with a child who has Aspergers - and the educational issues it involves Article in the Times 12 Nov 09 http://timesonline.typepad.com/schoolgate/2009/11/the-reality-of-life-with-a-child-who-has-aspergers-and-the-educational-issues-it-involves.html	dempovaughan
Useful links and resources for parents http://www.thecbf.org.uk/chall-behaviour/more/booklist-parents.htm	dempovaughan
Wessex Disability Welcome to Disability Wessex - we are developing as a Centre for Independent Living working in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset and the surrounding areas to provide services to disabled people and the community - from information and advice to support and advocacy to education and training. http://www.disabilitywessex.org.uk	dempovaughan
Wessex Mediation Provides a Mediation Service specifically for children and young people with Special Educational Needs 0845 0529487 http://www.wessexmediation.co.uk	dempovaughan
hi2U 4 people with hidden impairments; Attempting to open doors for people with hidden voices. A site centred around ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Dyslexia and similar neurological differences along with any other type of hidden impairment http://www.hi2u.org.uk	dempovaughan
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