Autism is a disability that affects the way a child communicates and relates to people around them. Although a child may aquire some language, they communicate little.
There are many groups and organisations providing support and information about Autism including:
Autism Plus
Fieldside Court
3 Field Road
Thorne
Doncaster
DN8 4AG
Tel: 01405 812 128
Fax: 01405 741 081
E-mail: info@autismplus.co.uk
Website: www.autismplus.org
Providing a range of services to those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
National Autistic Society (UK)
393 City Road
London
EC1V 1NG
Helpline: 0845 070 4004
Tel: 020 7833 2299
Fax: 020 7833 9666
E-mail: nas@nas.org.uk
Website: www.nas.org.uk
Doncaster Parent Partnership Service
DMBC - Neighbourhood Communities & Children's Services
P.O. Box 266
Council House
7th Floor
College Road
Doncaster
DN1 3AD
Tel: 01302 737 231
E-mail: parent.partnership@doncaster.gov.uk
Service for parents whose children have special educational needs in order to empower them to play an active and informed role in their children's education.
Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome Contact Group
Website: www.pdacontact.org.uk
North East England
Contact: Fran Mitchell
Tel: 01904 492 434
E-mail: fran.mitchell@pdacontact.org.uk
Autism Support Group (Doncaster)
Tel: 01302 343 300
Fax: 01302 321 121
Doncaster Autistic Society
P.O. Box 792
Doncaster
DN2 5WT
Mobile: 07896 190495
E-mail: doncasterautisticsociety@googlemail.com
(More info)
Doncaster Aspergers Support Group
20 Wickett Hern Road
Armthorpe
Doncaster
DN3 3SP
Tel: 01302 832 528
Contact: Hazel Lindley
Services for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Helpline for advice and support.
Tel: 01302 734 838 (Term time)
E-mail: asd.team@doncaster.gov.uk
Open Monday - Friday 1:30pm till 4:00pm
For parents and carers of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, children who are visually impaired or hearing impaired.
AD/ADHD Awareness Group (Doncaster)
Contact: Michelle Brough (Chairperson)
Mobile: 07967 478811
OR
Liz Cruddas at Doncaster CVS
Tel: 01302 343 300
New support group - for parents, carers and families of children with AD/ADHD
Orchids
69 Tenter Lane
Warmsworth
Doncaster
DN4 9PE
Tel/Fax: 01302 570 729
E-mail: sarah.orchids@blueyonder.co.uk
Orchids provid one to one support for medical appointments, social and recreational activities, assistance accessing facilities in the community, holiday cover/relief for main carers.
Cost: £10 per hour for the first two hours then £8 per hour
Little Rainbows
The Church Balk Centre
Marion Road
Edenthorpe
Doncaster
DN3 2PT
Tel: 01302 768 847
E-mail: enquiries@littlerainbows.com
Website: www.littlerainbows.com
Contact: Louisa Cheshire (Secretary)
Little Rainbows is a parent and toddler group for parents and carers of children under 5 affected by autism. They also provide information on other local services. Provide access to a family support worker, run family sessions and holiday activities. Parents of older children who are newly diagnosed are also welcome. They meet every Friday morning during term time between 10am and 11:30am at the Church Balk Centre in Edenthorpe.
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