Autism
A selection of links to information, advice and support for young people and their families.
Scottish autism advice line - information, advice and support for people with autism and their families:
https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/support-individuals/autism-advice-line-01259-222-022
Right Click - Scottish Autism's online support programme for parents or carers:
https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/family-support/online-support-right-click
Advice and guidance by topic from National Autistic Society. Topics include behaviour, education, diagnosis, sensory differences, relationships, mental health:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance
Women and Girls online support programme from Scottish Autism:
https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/family-support/women-and-girls-online-support
Information resources from Scottish Autism - advice and information on everything from developing good sleep routines and eating habits, to getting a haircut or visiting the dentist!
https://www.scottishautism.org/services-support/family-support/information-resources
NAS online community - for autistic people and their families to find support and share experiences:
https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/community
Communication tools - social stories, comic strip conversations, visual supports:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/communication/communication-tools
Tips for dealing with distressed behaviour:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour
Coronavirus and autism: tips for autistic people and their families for handling this period of disruption and uncertainty:
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/resources/tips-for-autistic-people-and-families
My Autism and Me - a special report from Newsround by 13-year-old Rosie who shows how Autism can affect young people in lots of different ways:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15655232
Post-diagnosis support:
http://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis/post-diagnosis-support/parents-and-carers