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1. What should I do?
- If you are concerned that your child/relative is on the autistic
spectrum, or someone has suggested it to you, contact your GP for an
appointment to discuss this. When you visit the GP, take along notes
of things which are causing you concern about your child's
development. Ask any staff or professionals involved with your child
(i.e. teacher, health visitor) to put in writing to you any concerns they
have, so that you can take these with you too. Ask the GP if your
child can be referred to a Paediatrician.
- If your child is referred to another professional, find out what to
expect so that you can prepare your child. Try to take someone with
you to the appointments so that you feel supported.
- If you have any questions about any of the above, ask the
professionals to explain the process to you.
- If you want to talk to someone, please contact our Outreach Officer
on:
023 8063 3951 for a chat, or you are welcome
to make an appointment to visit the Outreach Officer or obtain information
from our Resource Library. Outreach Department, Hope Lodge
School, 22 Midanbury Lane, Southampton SO18 4HP.
2. How can I get help?
- Talking to other parents they will know who to contact in your area.
- Following an assessment, ask the professionals to explain everything to you.
- Speak to the staff or professionals currently involved with your child/relative.
- If you require advice about Education contact your local Parent Partnership Service.
- If you feel you need respite contact your local Social Services Department to discuss your family's needs and/or to request a Carer's Assessment. You can also ask to register your child with Social Services to let them you know you may need help in the future.
- You may be eligible to claim Disability Living Allowance. Phone your local benefits office for the forms. If you need help completing the forms, please contact our Outreach Officer on 023
8063 3951 or email outreach@has.org.uk and we
can send you our Guide to claiming DLA for a child on the Autistic Spectrum.
- Apply for our Autism Alert Card. 023
8063 3951 or outreach@has.org.uk or www.has.org.uk.
- If you want to talk to someone, please contact our Outreach Officer on: 023
8063 3951 for a chat, or you are welcome to make
an appointment to visit the Outreach Officer or obtain information from
our Resource Library. Outreach Department, Hope Lodge School, 22 Midanbury
Lane, Southampton SO18 4HP.
3. Where can I get help?
- Your local Autistic Society for books and information.
- If your child is pre-school age, contact your local Children's Centre.
- Local Support Groups. Other parents or your GP may know of them.
We keep a list of Support Groups in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
- Attend our regular Coffee Mornings so you can meet other parents
and access the information from Speakers who attend.
- Join Hampshire Autistic Society - details are on our website
www.has.org.uk.
- Contact our Outreach Officer on: 023
8063 3951 for advice, support,
information or a meeting to discuss how we may support
you.
- Make an appointment to visit our Resource Library to obtain
information or borrow books. Outreach Department, Hope Lodge
School, 22 Midanbury Lane, Southampton SO18 4HP
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The Hampshire Autistic Society takes no responsibility
for any damage or loss, which may be incurred as a result
of action taken on information contained above.
For further information contact Jackie Harvey on:
023 8063 3951, or email jackie.harvey@has.org.uk. |
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