Caring for ourselves and supporting those around us aren’t opposing actions; instead, they go hand in hand, fostering positivity and harmony for both individuals and the broader community.
If your children are currently awaiting an autism assessment or have recently received a diagnosis, we invite you to explore the following resources. Consider joining and sharing resources to support one another and create a positive impact in our lives and the lives of those around us!
Ambitious About Autism Talk about Autism
Ambitious About Autism Talk about Autism is the online community for parents and carers of autistic children and young people, speak with like-minded people about your parenting journey without judgement, as well as accessing support, information and news.
Autism Central London Autism Hub
Autism Central London Autism Hub offers guidance to families, carers and personal assistants of autistic people; they offer group and 1:1 sessions to help you find the information and services available in your area, also run events such as workshops, drop-in sessions, coffee mornings or virtual meet-ups. Email autismHubLondon@contact.org.uk
Autism Central Directory
Autism Central Directory helps you find UK-wide or local organisations and services that are specifically for, or have adapted their services, to meet the needs of autistic people and/or their families.
Contact Listening Ear
Contact Listening Ear is the national charity supporting families of children with disabilities, offer 1-1 telephone appointments with a family support advisor for parent carers looking for emotional support or strategies to help you cope. Email helpline@contact.org.uk or telephone 0800 808 3555
Just Say Parent Carer Forum
Just Say Parent Carer Forum is a well-informed, connected, and empowered community of families of children with disabilities and additional needs in Barking and Dagenham work in strategic partnership with the LA, Health and their partner agencies making recommendations on what is required to meet the needs and to improve services for children and young people’s wellbeing. Telephone 07936 851199 or email justsaybdforum@gmail.com
National Autistic Society Online Community
National Autistic Society Online Community is the leading UK charity for people with autism and their families online community is a place for autistic people and their families to meet like-minded people and share their experiences.
Sycamore Trust Autism Support Group for parents/carers
Sycamore Trust Autism Support Group for parents/carers is a charity based in Barking and Dagenham which supports parents, carers and individuals for whom Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or Learning Difficulties are part of everyday life. The Group takes place every month at 27-29 Woodward Road, Dagenham at 10.30am-12.30pm. Email amanda.shaw@sycamoretrust.org.uk or telephone 020 8517 9317