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If one member of the family has Aspergers Syndrome every member of the family is affected. Unfortunately living with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) or living with a member of the family with AS can mean that you all feel isolated, misunderstood and alone.

Things are changing slowly for the better, we are making progress and more people are beginning to hear the message. The National Autistic Societies ‘Make School Make Sense’ Campaign has resulted in the beginnings of change at a Governmental level. However there are things you can do to improve your situation and to help improve other people understanding.

Below is a list of people and organisations who may be able to offer you help and advice:

Organisations and Advice lines

• SAFE helpline: or call 01621 842734
• SAFE North Essex Support Group contact or
• SAFE South Essex Support Group contact -
• SAFE Development Worker - Post currently open
• Asperger Syndrome Adults and Parents (ASAP) Support Group 17+ and their families:  Call 01206 240931
• National Autistic Society Helpline: 0845 070 4004
• Office for Advice, Assistance, Support and Information on Special Needs (OAASIS) Helpline: 09068 633201
• Families in Focus (Essex): 01245 353575
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Therapy and Training: 07734 420 997
• (SNAP): 01277 211300
• Essex Autistic Society: 01206 577678
• Connexions: Service for children aged between 13 and 19 (or up to 25 if the individual has a statement) Contact Jane Allen - Area Manager 01376 533060.
• Children with Disabilities teams in Essex: Tel: 0845 603 7627. Emergencies: 0845 606 1212.

Websites

• Tony Attwood - a well respected authority on aspergers syndrome
• Autistic Spectrum Therapy
• Aspergers Syndrome Foundation
• American OASIS
• Aspergernauts - an informative and useful website about aspergers syndrome
• Transporters - a website designed to help young children develop an understanding of facial expressions and emotions. Great for Thomas the tank engine fans
• Autism Research Centre - The Cambridge based Autism Reseach Centre needs your help, you can join up and help with their research into Autism and Aspergers syndrome online

For lots more information, social skills training, social events and access to our monthly parent support groups Join SAFE.

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