Useful websites
ADHD
Autism and Learning Disabilities
https://www.autism.org.uk/ - The National Autistic Society website includes a host of resources to support people with autism and their families, including an online community.
https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/ - Peer support for families of autistic people.
https://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/child-services - Autism East Midlands provide a range of services to support young people with autism and their families in the local area, including family support hubs.
https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/intellectual-disability-revisited-emotional-development-approach - a recent article that I wrote for The Psychologist on emotional development and intellectual disability
https://www.cerebranetwork.com/resources - resources for parents and carers on topics like anxiety, sleep problems, and sensory processing.
https://www.hogrefe.com/uk/shop/meeting-emotional-needs-in-intellectual-disability-94463.html - The website for a book that I co-authored on emotional development and intellectual disability
https://www.mencap.org.uk/learning-disability-explained/what-learning-disability - Mencap provide information and advice about learning disabilities.
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/autism-and-mental-health - This is a helpful guide to the relationship between autism and mental health, which was recently written by the Royal College of Psychiatry
Developmental trauma
https://beaconhouse.org.uk/resources/ - Beacon House provide a reputable source of information on developmental trauma and strategies to support young people.
Education
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/ - free and independent legal advice on SEND law for families.
https://www.kids.org.uk/ - resources to help families navigate the SEND system.
Psychological formulation
https://cms.bps.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022-07/Forumlation%20WEB%20ID3412.pdf – A brief guide from the British Psychological Society, which explains what is meant by a formulation.
Support services
https://contact.org.uk/ - Contact provide information, advice, and emotional support to parents of disabled children.
https://mindsofallkindsnotts.co.uk/ - Information about autism, ADHD and support services within Nottinghamshire.
https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/children-and-families/support-for-families-and-parents/short-breaks-for-parentscarers-of-disabled-children/ - information about short breaks for parents of disabled children in Nottingham city.
https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/childrens-social-care/short-breaks - information about short breaks for parents of disabled children in Nottinghamshire.
https://timeaway.org.uk/ - family respite breaks for parent carers and their families
