Useful Links
- AVCO: ACVO exists to develop, involve, represent and support the third sector in Aberdeen. https://acvo.org.uk/
- Family Information Service Aberdeen City Council - online directory of childcare, education and family support services in Aberdeen.. https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/education-and-childcare/family-information-service
- Rainbow Rogues - Providing Excellent support for families of pre-school children who have additional support needs and / or disabilities: https://www.rainbowrogues.org.uk/
- The National Autistic Society (NAS) can be contacted by families pre-and post diagnosis, and are a great source of information and support. For more information: www.nas.org.uk
- Scottish Autism an organisation dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. https://www.scottishautism.org/
- The PDA Society - provide information, support and training for those living and working with PDA and work to raise awareness, increase acceptance and empower people to take action in relation to PDA www.pdasociety.org.uk
- Contact a Family is a national charity who support the families of disabled children, whatever their condition or disability. They offer support, information and advice. www.cafamily.org.uk
- Family fund provides grants to families on low incomes who have children with additional needs. www.familyfund.org.uk
- Cerebra is a national charity for children with neurological conditions, including autism. They offer support to families and have a free lending library of books, toys and sensory equipment. www.cerebra.org.uk
- Dr Darold Treffert is a Wisconsin psychiatrist, has been studying savant syndrome for over 40 years. For more information please visit his website: http://www.daroldtreffert.com/index.html
- Phyllis Kupperman is a founder of the Centre for Speech and Language Disorders, in Chicago. For more information about the work of the centre, and links to further articles and information at: https://chatwithus.org/team/phyllis-kupperman/