An overview of the rights of families with a child who may need support to prepare for the transition to adult services, young carers who are approaching 18 and disabled adults aged 18 and above.
Category: Autism
Short breaks – how you and your family can benefit (factsheet)
This factsheet explains how parents of disabled children can take a break from their caring responsibilities through ‘short breaks services’. Short breaks can also allow disabled children to have a change of scene and try different experiences.
Health services for disabled children and young people (booklet)
This guide has been written for: • health practitioners and commissioners, to increase their understanding of the specialist services that disabled children access • GPs to coordinate care for disabled children, young people and their families. The guide will also help parents to understand how health…
Growing up, sex and relationships information leaflet for disabled young people
This 16-page leaflet is for disabled young people. It has information that might help them to find answers to some questions they might have about sex and relationships. There is lots of information and advice available for young people about sex and relationships and all things…
Growing up, sex and relationships – a guide for parents of young disabled people
The Growing up, sex and relationships parent guide has been written specially to support parents of disabled children around this tricky subject. The guide contains tips on developing a child’s self-esteem and keeping them safe, encouraging friendships, and how to talk to a child about…
Autistic spectrum disorder: a practical approach at home for parents and carers (booklet)
Booklet containing information and advice on creating a supportive environment in the home for children with autistic spectrum disorder. Contents: Creating a Supportive Environment 1. Understanding Autistic Spectrum Disorder and the Importance of Creating a Supportive Environment 2. Advice Strategies for Parents and Carers of Children with Austistic Spectrum…
I Can Fix It! – A children’s book dealing with Asperger Syndrome and Stigma
A young girl named Josie experiences teasing and bullying from her classmates. To others, Josie appears shy or not friendly and she often gets angry when something confuses her. She meets Iris the Dragon and learns how to relate to others and develop resilience in her…