Autism
(and Asperger Syndrome)
The NHS Direct Wales website says that: "...Autism and Asperger syndrome are both part of a range of related developmental disorders known as autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). They begin in childhood and last through adulthood..."
We've put together a number of links for websites and information pages about autism. Click on the links below if you'd like to take a look at any of these websites, articles and resources.
We've put together a number of links for websites and information pages about autism. Click on the links below if you'd like to take a look at any of these websites, articles and resources.
(Please note: the following links have been included for general information purposes only. For advice or a diagnosis for any type of physical or mental health condition, always speak to your GP or an appropriate and qualified healthcare professional.)
Autism
(websites & links):
The National Autistic Society
(autism.org.uk)
'Autism and Asperger Syndrome'
(NHS Choices)
'Autism Information'
(Great Ormond Street Hospital)
'Autism and Asperger's'
(YoungMinds)
'Autism and Asperger Syndrome'
(NHS Direct Wales)
'Diagnosing, Supporting and Caring for Adults With Autism'
(National Institute for Health and Care Excellence / NICE)
'Diagnosing Autism in Children and Young People'
(National Institute for Health and Care Excellence / NICE)
Autism Plus
(autismplus.org)
'Autistic Spectrum Disorders'
(Patient.co.uk website)
'Autism Misconceptions'
(NHS Choices)
Articles &
Videos:
'Autistic Spectrum Disorder'
(video: NHS Choices)
'Raising a Child With Autism'
(Great Ormond Street Hospital)
'Asperger's Syndrome Dropped From Psychiatrists' Handbook, the DSM'
(article: The Guardian, Dec 2012)
'Help At Last for the Aspergirls'
(article: The Telegraph - Aug 2010)
'I'm a Proud Aspie, But I Accept the Term "Asperger's Syndrome" Has Had Its Day'
(article: The Guardian, Dec 2012)
Other related
pages:
ADHD
(londonocd.net)
Mental Health Links
(links for more than 160 mental health websites and services in the UK)
Other Disorders and Conditions
(londonocd.net)
londonocd.net