Links

Activities, Holidays, Respite Care

Adventure for all
http://www.bluedome.co.uk/

Dynamic arts for people with learning difficulties
http://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/

Enabling disabled people to make music
http://www.drakemusicproject.com/

Gymnastics and trampolining
http://www.saturnv.co.uk/

Holidays in Cyprus for people with learning and other disabilities and their carers/families.
http://www.disabledholidayscyprus.com

Horse riding
http://www.riding-for-disabled.org.uk/

Hotels / holidays
http://www.allgohere.com/

Play opportunities
http://www.theyardscotland.org.uk/

Respite care
http://www.huntercombe.com/stockton

Special Kids in Play - group run by parents and carers of children with additional support needs
http://www.skip-eastlothian.co.uk

Sport / activities
http://www.getkidsgoing.com/

Summer camps for young people with learning difficulties.
http://www.campkasper.com

Travel and holidays
http://www.holidaycare.org.uk/

ADHD,DAMP, Dyspraxia ,DCD

ADD / ADHD
http://www.adders.org/

ADD / ADHD in USA
http://www.chadd.org/

ADD resources
http://www.addiss.co.uk/

ADHD
http://www.focusonadhd.com/

ADHD Information
http://www.add-plus.com

ADHD information for teachers, parents, teenagers and healthcare professionals
http://www.livingwithadhd.co.uk

Auditory processing disorder
http://www.apduk.org/

Comprehensive advice on ADHD
http://www.addandadhd.co.uk/

Dyspraxia
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/

Information on children and young people with ADHD for general practitioners
http://www.adhdtraining.co.uk

Liam Plumridge - personal experience of living with dyspraxia
http://www.liamplumridge.com/

Matt
http://www.matts-hideout.co.uk/

Scottish dyspraxion - adult dyspraxia and related issues
http://www.ndscotland.co.uk

SIGN Guidelines for ADHD
http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/fulltext/112/index.html

Assessments and Therapy Services

Aromatherapy
http://www.aromacaring.co.uk/

Assessment ,self-help and resources
http://www.snapassessment.com/

Assessment and therapy for learning difficulties and special needs
http://www.sunflowertrust.com/

Consultancy in child development which specialises in providing programmes of rehabilitation for children who suffer developmental difficulties.
http://www.snowdrop.cc

Educational Psychology Practice
http://www.tepprac.co.uk

Helping children and adults overcome learning difficulties.
http://www.ravivscotland.co.uk

Music therapy
http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/

Neuro-cognitive approaches to developing and correcting learning and attention skills, in both children and adults.
http://www.ravivmethod.com

Occupational Therapy service
http://www.therapyinpraxisltd.co.uk

Sensory integration therapy
http://www.sensoryintegration.org.uk

Sound beam music therapy
http://www.soundbeam.co.uk/

The Dore Programme - a drug-free practical exercise programme
http://www.dore.co.uk

The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology - movement programmes for children and adults with specific learning difficulties, coordination and behavioural problems
http://www.inpp.org.uk/

The Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology Scotland
http://www.inppscotland.com

Therapy for children with developmental delay
http://www.brainwave.org.uk/

Trained dancer, neuro-developmental practitioner and movement specialist offering range of programmes
http://www.movement-matters.co.uk

Vision care management
http://www.vision.cc

Workshops, Training, Consultation, Assessment & Therapy For Persons with Social Thinking Challenges
http://www.socialthinking.com/

Associations and Organisations

Allergy Foundation
http://www.allergyfoundation.com/

British Association of Behavioural optometrists
http://www.babo.co.uk

British Institute for brain injured children
http://www.bibic.org.uk/

British Institute for learning difficulties
http://www.bild.org.uk/

Cerebral palsy
http://www.scope.org.uk/

Cranial osteopathy
http://www.cranial.org.uk/

Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association,for people with conditions such as Dyspraxia, ADHD, and Asperger
http://www.danda.org.uk/

Foundation for brain injured children and young people
http://www.cerebra.org.uk

Foundation for people with Learning Difficulties
http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/

FSCD - For Scotland's Disabled Children
http://www.fsdc.org.uk

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
http://www.nice.org.uk

Physically handicapped / able bodied
http://www.fabb.org.uk

Physically handicapped / able bodied ( England)
http://www.phabengland.org.uk

Royal society for the blind
http://www.rnib.org.uk/

Syndromes Without A Name ( SWAN )
http://www.undiagnosed.org.uk/

The Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation International Foundation. Sharing knowledge internationally about mental health in order to improve people
http://www.careif.org

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

A Parent’s Perspective
http://www.aboutautism.org.uk

Allergy induced autism
http://www.autismmedical.com/

ASD and Asperger Syndrome
http://www.number6.org.uk

Autism / Asperger syndrome
http://www.phad-fife.org.uk/

Autism and Behaviour Support and Consultancy
http://www.autismsupportservice.co.uk

Bridge to learning
http://www.ablearning.com/

Early intervention in autism
http://www.peach.org.uk/

Growing Minds
http://www.autism-programs.com/

Information
http://www.autismuk.com/

Information, education, resources
http://www.treehouse.org.uk/

National Autistic Society
http://www.nas.org.uk/

National Autistic Society
http://www.autism.org.uk

New Struan - A Centre for Autism
http://www.autism-in-scotland.org.uk/do/NewStruan_Intro.php

Online international database to match families, schools, and organisations with Applied Behaviour Analysis therapists.
http://www.abctherapists.com/default.asp

Organisation established to research, lobby and campaign for the human rights of people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in Scotland
http://www.autismrights.org.uk/

Organisation using biomedical and educational approaches to help individuals with autism reach optimum health and learning
http://www.autismtrust.org.uk

Part of the National Centre for Autism Studies at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
http://www.scottishautismnetwork.org.uk

Provider of direct support services to children and adults with ASD.
http://www.autisminitiatives.org

Public autism awareness
http://www.paains.org.uk/

Son Rise
http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org

Teaching practical skills to children with autism
http://www.tailoredfoundation.co.uk

The Autism Research Unit (University of Sunderland)
http://osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/autism/

The Hope Centre, Airdrie
http://www.hopeforautism.org.uk/

The Scottish Society for Autism
http://www.autism-in-scotland.org.uk/index.php

What you need to know about… Autism
http://www.autism.about.com

Workshops, information and good source of literature
http://www.autismawarenesscentre.org

Bullying Issues

Anti bullying alliance
http://www.ncb.org.uk/aba/

Anti bullying pack for schools
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/behaviour/tacklingbullying

Bullying advice
http://www.kidscape.org.uk

Childline
http://www.childline.org.uk/

Scotland
http://www.respectme.org.uk

Communication

Augmentative Alternative Communication
http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/

Baby signing
http://www.singandsign.com/

Communication
http://www.talkingpoint.org.uk/

Communication aids and IT resources
http://www.keycommaac.ik.org/

Information and Communication Technology
http://www.callcentre.education.ed.ac.uk/

Signing
http://www.makaton.org/

Speech and Language
http://www.afasic.org.uk/

Speech disorders: causes,treatments and therapies
http://www.speechdisorder.co.uk/home.htm

Speech recognition software
http://www.out-loud.com/

Dyslexia

British dyslexia association
http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/

Dyscalculia
http://www.dyscalculia.org/

Dyslexia
http://www.dyslexia.uk.com/

Dyslexia Assessment, Education, Training
http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/

Dyslexia Research Trust
http://www.dyslexic.org.uk/

Free videos of Tony Buzan explaining how to Mind Map
http://www.imindmap.com/videos

Publishers of well written, interesting books by well-known authors, which are accessible to children with dyslexia and struggling or reluctant readers.
http://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/

The Arts dyslexic trust
http://www.artsdyslexiatrust.org/

The voluntary organisation representing the needs and interests of dyslexic people in Scotland.
http://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk

Tony Buzan - free guide on Mind Mapping for Dyslexics.
http://www.imindmap.com/articles/dyslexic.aspx

Education

ABA School for ASD
http://www.chrysalisschool.org/

Advisory centre for education
http://www.ace-ed.org.uk/

Campaign for State Education
http://www.campaignforstateeducation.org.uk

Centre for studies on inclusive education
http://inclusion.uwe.ac.uk/csie/index.htm

Early years intervention
http://www.high-scope.org.uk/

Early years online / Education
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/

Education Communications and Technology
http://www.becta.org.uk

Education law
http://www.senlegal.co.uk/

Education site ( teacher net ) with information about teaching and learning
http://www.teachers.gov.uk/wholeschool/sen/

Educational consultants
http://www.gabbitas.co.uk/

Educational provision
http://www.sparkofgenius.co.uk

Enabling education network
http://www.eenet.org.uk/

Government Department for Education and Skills
http://www.dfee.gov.uk/

Home education
http://www.he-special.org.uk/

Inclusion in education
http://www.inclusionseries.com

Independent Additional Support Needs (ASN) mediation service within the Scottish education system.
http://www.commongroundmediation.co.uk

LEAD Scotland - linking Education and Disability
http://www.lead.org.uk

Literacy
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/

National Association for Special Educational Needs
http://www.nasen.org.uk/

Promoting positive behaviour
http://www.behaviouruk.com/

Residential school for boys finding mainstream difficult
http://www.falklandhouseschool.org

Schools for children with additional support needs
http://www.hesleygroup.co.uk/

Scottish sensory centre
http://www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk

Skills for success at school and harmony in the home
http://www.tnlc.info

Special educational needs
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk

Special Educational Needs
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk

Supporting individual learning needs
http://www.inclusion.ngfl.gov.uk

The Co-Teaching Connection
http://www.marilynfriend.com/

The European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education
http://www.european-agency.org/

Web guide to schools
http://www.schoolsnet.com/

Website of Optimus Education - wide range of resources, information, books
http://www.teachingexpertise.com

Wonderful school for educationally fragile children
http://www.thenewschool.co.uk/

Experts!

Excellent source of information
http://www.samgoldstein.com/

Prof.Loretta Giorcelli
http://www.doctorg.org/

Gifted Children

Gifted children
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/help.gift.html

National Association for Gifted Children
http://www.nagcbritain.org.uk

Resources and activities for gifted and talented children
http://www.xcalibre.ac.uk

Information and Support

A Toolkit of helpful responses to encourage children and young people
http://www.handsonscotland.co.uk

Additional Support for Learning Health Inclusion Project
http://www.asl.scot.nhs.uk

Advice and information Edinburgh
http://www.fairadvice.org.uk

Assistance, Support and Information on Special needs.
http://www.oaasis.co.uk/

Centre providing training, assessment and support tailored to the needs of the individual.
http://dyscovery.newport.ac.uk

Child and adolescent mental health services
http://www.youngminds.org.uk

Children in the Highlands Information Point- for families of children with additional support needs and the professionals who work with them.
http://www.chipplus.org.uk

Common Knowledge - online learning material for adults with learning difficulties
http://www.ckglasgow.org.uk

Contact a Family - fact sheets and useful information
http://www.cafamily.org.uk/

Database of patient support and self help
http://www.self-help.org.uk/

Directory of Learning Disability Services throughout UK
http://www.checkthemap.org.uk/

Disability information
http://www.focusondisability.org.uk/

Free legal advice service on all aspects of Scots law relating to children and young people
http://www.sclc.org.uk

Great resource for factsheets
http://www.schwabfoundation.org

Independent panel for special education advice
http://www.ipsea.org.uk/

Independent parents site
http://www.vips-in-sen.co.uk/

Independent special educational advice ( Scotland)
http://www.isea.org.uk

Information
http://www.mumsnet.com/

Information , advice and checklists
http://www.educational-psychologist.co.uk

Information about all the Counselling Services and Counselling Centres in the UK.
http://www.findcounsellingservices.co.uk

Information and advice
http://www.parentingacrossscotland.org/

Information and advice
http://www.parentnetworkscotland.org.uk

Information and Resources
http://www.paradigm-uk.org/

Information and resources
http://www.kids-online.org.uk/

Information and support
http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk

Information and support
http://www.netmums.com

Information directory and site
http://www.special-needs-kids.co.uk/

Information particularly relating to Addditional Support Needs ( Scotland )
http://www.enquire.org.uk

Information, products and services for disabled people
http://www.youreable.com

Lawyers for children and young people
http://www.clanchildlaw.org

Learning difficulties
http://www.ldonline.org/

Link to Childcare 4 all
http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk

Link to special needs
http://www.about.com/parenting

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living - free telephone counselling service for disabled people by disabled people
http://www.lothiancil.org.uk/

Nurturing independence for young adults with special needs
http://www.halowproject.org.uk/

Parent advocacy
http://www.pacer.org/

Parent run information
http://www.forparentsbyparents.com/

Parenting advice
http://www.raisingkids.co.uk/

Practical adviceand guidance for those supporting children as they grow up
http://www.parent-plus.org

Range of flexible services to support individuals and their families based on what they want.
http://www.enable.org.uk

Red Cross support services in Ayrshire
http://www.redcross.org.uk/localservice.asp?id=88478

Royal College of Psychiatrists - factsheets
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/

Scotland
http://www.update.org.uk

Scottish Consortium for learning disability.A partnership of 12 organisations offering advice, consultancy and awareness raising.
http://www.scld.org.uk/

Scottish Executive
http://www.scotland.gov.uk

sharing information for independent living
http://www.enabletogether.co.uk

Special Kids in Play. Support network for parents and carers of children with additional support needs
http://www.skip-eastlothian.co.uk

Special Needs Information Point
http://www.snipinfo.org

Support and funding
http://www.caudwellcharity.com/

Support and information Edinburgh
http://www.parentsinpartnership.org.uk

Support and practical skills for parents and carers of children from birth to adolescence
http://www.theparentcentre.co.uk

Support for children with additional support needs and sleeping problems
http://www.sleepscotland.org/

Support network of UK counsellors and psychotherapists
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk

The New Learning Centre London
http://www.tnlc.info

Training, consultancy,professional development and support with particular reference to behaviour management
http://www.chrysalis-pd.co.uk

Transition Information Network
http://www.after16.org.uk