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1   Link   The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. The website includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, the NAS and its services and activities.
2   Link   Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped CHildren
Developed in the early 1970's by founder Eric Schopler, the TEACCH approach includes a focus on the person with autism and the development of a program around this person's skills, interests, and needs.
3   Link   PARIS
Public Autism Resource and Information Service (PARIS), the UK autism services directory provided by the National Autistic Society
4   Link   Swindon Borough Council
Swindon Local Education Authority website
5   Link   School term/holiday dates
Direct link to term/holidays dates for all Schools
6   Link   The Autism File
A quartley magazine that is published by parents of a child with Autism, packed with articles written by parents and professionals.
7   Link   Family Fund
Family Fund is the largest independent grant-giving organisation helping low-income families caring for a severely disabled child. They support families by providing grants that relate to the need of their disabled child or young person. In 2007-08, the Fund distributed £28.7 million to 48,000 families.
8   Link   Direct Payments
A link to 'A parent's guide to direct payments'
9   Link   Cinema Card
This site enables you to apply for a card that means your child gains one free ticket for the person accompanying them to the cinema. (child pays normal rate)
10   Link   The Transporters
A Series that was developed in association with the Autism Research Centre At Cambridge. Teaching children aged 4-8 yrs to recognise facial emotions.
11   Link   Hop, Skip & Jump
Swindon has now been given the go-ahead to build a centre in Lydiard Park.
12   Link   Women Unite in the name of Autism
A must watch for mums of Autistic children - get the tissues ready : )