Carer's Groups

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Posted by
Elena Goodrum

on 2nd September 2009

at 14:32

Are you looking for support in your area? Do you have a carer's group to recommend?

Posted by
Elena Goodrum

on 2nd September 2009

at 14:34

Previously posted by Josie in the Campaign & Support Groups section, which has now been removed and brought into this section....

SCOTLAND: Glasgow West Carers Centre

This carers centre runs a group specifically for parents/carers of
those on the Spectrum. They have activities throughout the year with
weekly carers meetings with guest speakers covering a wide gamit of
subjects pertaining to the support of those on the spectrum.

http://www.carers.org/local/scotland/glasgow-west/

Josie

HERTFORDSHIRE Autism Resource Centre

Found this website which provides support for parents/carers and those on the spectrum in Hertfordshire:

http://www.harc-online.org.uk/index02a.htm

Josie

Posted by
NickyB

on 21st September 2009

at 23:12

I am asking for a friend, does anyone know of any support groups in West Kent/East Sussex for families of severely autistic children. She is finding it hard to contact people in her situation - her son is non-verbal and mostly non-responsive to contact with other people. Sorry if my terminology is a bit 'clumsy' - I'm not quite sure how to explain it better.

Thanks

Nicky - Community Champion

Posted by
Elena Goodrum

on 22nd September 2009

at 17:03

Nicky, I've posted this on Facebook and Twitter in hopes that someone has a good suggestion for your friend.

Elena

Elena Goodrum

Community Manager
talk about autism

elena@talkaboutautism.org.uk

Posted by
Elena Goodrum

on 23rd September 2009

at 11:22

Hi Nicky! I had a possibly helpful comment on Facebook from Isobel. She said:

"have you asked www.treating autism.co.uk they run local support groups
around the country for biomed. i run the battersea one but their are
many parents who just come for the chat who do not do biomed or
intervention as their diagnosis is quite recent."

Elena Goodrum

Community Manager
talk about autism

elena@talkaboutautism.org.uk

Posted by
sparklefairy

on 11th October 2009

at 15:06

HI NICKY,

I KNOW OF A LOT OF FAMILIES IN HAMPSHIRE WITH SEVERELY AUTISTIC CHILDREN, ALTHOUGH, I APPRICIATE THAT THEY ARE NOT BASED IN SUSSEX ETC, BUT ARE STILL REALLY FRIENDLY & APPROCHABLE & ABLE TO CHAT VIA PHONE/EMAIL. They also have really GREAT LINKS with VARIETY CLUB of GREAT BRITAIN & ARE ABLE TO OFFER FAMILIES ACCESS TO EVENTS & TRIPS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN. THEY HAVE AN ANNUAL TRIP TO WORTHING EACH YEAR ETC....

MY OWN CHILD IS SEVERELY AUTISTIC & NON-VERBAL ETC, EXTREME CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR & HAS TO BE ON 2:1 AT ALL TIMES(24/7). IF IT HELPS, PLEASE EMAIL BACK OR CHECK OUT THE FOLLWING WEBSITE:www.aldershotspecialneedsgroup.hampshire.co.uk, you can email them at: specialneeds.aldershotgarrison@googlemail.com

MANY THANKS,

P. ANDERSON

Posted by
NickyB

on 17th November 2009

at 14:30

Hi all :)

Thanks for that information, guys, I shall pass it on.

For anyone in the Tunbridge Wells area, we have a TAPS support group meeting on Thursday at 7.30, at St Pauls school in Rusthall. Parents/carers of children with ASD (whether diagnosed or not), or anyone with an interst in autism, is welcome. Tea and biscuits, too :)

Nicky - Community Champion

Posted by
Sarat

on 13th January 2010

at 13:20

The Surrey Branch of the National Autistic Society has support groups for parents, and an email support group for people living in Surrey or the bordering counties/boroughs, including Kent and Sussex. see www.mugsy.org

Sara

(NAS Surrey branch Officer)

Posted by
Elena Goodrum

on 20th January 2010

at 11:10

Many thanks, Sara! (Sorry, I missed this post before!)