Academic Study
Autism Research Centre, National Centre for Autism Studies, Northumbria University: Autism and Education Studi, Sheffield Hallam University: The Autism Centre, The University of Birmingham: Autism Programmes, University of East London: Developing minds, University of Wales, Newport: MA Autism
Services
Alderwood Care Home, Autism Care (UK) Ltd, Autism Greater Manchester, Lanrick Cottage, London Early Autism Project, National Light and Sound Therapy Centre, Oaasis, UK Young Autism Project
Support Groups
AiA - Allergy Induced Autism, Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource ( AWARE ), Asperger Norfolk, Autism Awareness Campaign, Autism Awareness Campaign UK, Autism Independent UK, Autism Initiatives, Autism London, Autism Unravelled, Berkshire Autistic Society
About Autism
A parents' perspective on autism. Includes their experiences with a daughter diganosed as autistic, and information on education, immunisation, diet, behaviour, and homeopathy
Aromatherapy and Autism
A review of the effects of touch and fragrance in providing opportunities for interaction and communication. Includes information about the selection of essential oils, procedure and outcomes.
Autism
Autism links, definitions and signs of autism, book reviews.
Autism and Computing
A collection of articles exploring the implications of a dynamic model of mind for aspects of the autistic condition. Includes suggestions of helpful approaches.
Autism and the Motor Theory of Language
Extended article examining deficiencies in speech development in light of different ideas about the origin and functioning of language. Includes suggestions for treatment.
Autism: A Context-Based Retardation?
Theoretical discussion of the implications of information processes modeled by latent semantic analysis for aetiological understandings of autism. Explores symptom profiles and suggests possible experimental research.
Autism: Nutritional Supplements, Exclusion Diets a
Research report of a study into the process of improvement in children following programmes of dietary manipulation. Includes discussion of the clinical implications and quality of proof.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder Parents Pages UK
A parental account offering guidance and support for families. Includes a forum, diagnostic and anecdotal information, and links to other resources.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Article from the British Medical Journal examining studies into the prevalence of autism. Includes references to works cited.
Awares
A directory of information resources, both online and offline, in Wales and worldwide: includes news, details of seminars. (Cymraeg and English)
BBC Health: Autism
A guide to the condition with information about associated problems, genetic factors and treatment.
BUPA: Autism & Asperger's
Information factsheet providing guidance to disorder treatments and symptoms. Available to download in PDF format.
CBeebies: Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Articles by early years experts on how to help children with autistic spectrum disorders fulfil their potential. Offers advice on coping, education and ICT and includes an online game.
Educational Psychologist: Autism Checklist
Lists the core behaviours associated with the condition and offers the ability to locate and contact chartered educational psychologists in the UK for further advice.
ISEC 2000: Outcomes of Three Educational Intervent
Report of a comparative study exploring the extent to which different school-based educational programmes address specific needs. Includes a table of methods and approaches used with suggestions for future research.
Public Awareness Autism
An information site by parents of a child diagnosed with autism. Includes information and news on autism and related disorders, with advice and guidance on education, interventions, benefit entitlements, and a section of parents' stories.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists: Factsheet 12
Provides details about the causes and effects of the condition and offers practical advice on obtaining help.