麻豆社 - Information and Support - Chris Packham: Asperger's and Me

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in , there are organisations that can help.

The National Autistic Society provide information and support to people with autism, and their families.

The Autism Education Trust website includes a section called The Den, which provides information for young people on a wide range of topics such as friends and relationships, health and well being and money.

Ambitious about Autism offers information for parents of children with autism and 16 to 25 year olds, including an on line forum.

Phone: 020 8815 5444

Child Autism UK is a parent-led group providing encouragement, support and information to parents of children with autism in England, Scotland and Wales.

Phone: 01344 88 22 48

Autism Northern Ireland supports the needs of people with Autism and their carers in Northern Ireland.

Phone: 028 9040 1729

Scottish Autism provides services for autism in Scotland, including care, support and education for people with autism, their families and carers.

Phone: 01259 222022 (Tue-Thu 9.30am-4.30pm)

bibic offers practical help to families caring for children who have developmental difficulties including autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, brain injury,dyslexia and Asperger’s syndrome.

Phone: 01458 253344

Family Lives provides help and support in all aspects of family life, including bullying, special educational needs, and support for specific communities.

Phone: 0808 800 2222

Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.

Phone: 116 123