www.autism.org.uk

• National Autistic Society.  Useful info for schools and for identifying traits

www.addiss.co.uk

• ADD information Services (ADDISS) for conference details etc

www.aadd.org.uk

• AADD UK  -  Adult  ADHD support group with on-line chat room

www.Hertsdirect.org

• Hertfordshire County Council web site

www.hertsparentcarers.org.uk

• Hertfordshire Parent Carer Involvement

www.network81.org

• National network of parents working towards properly resourced inclusive education for children with special needs.

www.ipsea.org.uk

• Independent Panel for Special Education Advice

www.familyfund.org.uk

• Funding ops for families of children. To be eligible you have to have a salary of below £23,000 (tax credits, DLA etc are not taken into account). It does take up to 6 months to come through but well worth the wait. You can ask for help towards holidays, days out etc, trampoline, toys that would benefit the child, washing machines ,dishwashers, fridge freezers, new bed, bedding , clothes, driving lessons(you get 40 lessons,2 theories and 2 tests).New carpets (wetting, smearing issues),New fencing to make the garden safe. The list goes on as long as it will benefit the child.

www.equazen.com

• EyeQ  Omega 6 & 3 fish oils web site

www.parents-protecting-children.org.uk

• Information web site

www.netmums.com

• Practical and emotional advice, help, guidance and support on all aspects of being a parent

www.familylives.org.uk

• Support for parents

www.dadtalk.co.uk

• Web site for dads

www.matchsolicitors.com

• Education and Employment specialist solicitors

www.nice.org.uk

• National Institute of Clinical Excellence( N.I.C.E.)  This is the government organisation that decides what treatments and medications will be available to you

www.netdoctor.co.uk

• Information about ADHD/ASD, medication etc

www.lynfryassociates.co.uk

• Independent Educational Psychology assessments

www.lanc.uk.com

• Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre for specialist assessments

www.youthtalk.org.uk

• Free counselling service for 14-25 year olds who olive work or receive education in St Albans District

www.education.gov.uk/publications

• Government publications from the Department for Children Schools and Families.  Order from the web site or download.  Many publications are free

www.counselling-directory.org.uk

• Directory of counselling services and counsellors

www.hertsdirect.org/services/healthsoc/childfam/specialneeds/kidshubs/

• The KIDS HUB services are based in Watford and Hertford and provide information and support to parents and carers of disabled children across Hertfordshire