The National Autistic Society (NAS) www.autism.org.uk holds a wealth of information about ASD. The NAS will often run short courses locally and it would be worth enquiring about their programmes. They have an extensive, well organised reading list, and offer a variety of parent-to-parent help lines, and other services such as befriending.

A very helpful article to understand the ways in which Autism can ‘look’ different for different people is entitled ‘It’s a spectrum doesn’t mean what you think’ and can be found at www.neuroclastic.com

Alexander’s film gives an uplifting introduction to autism for young non-autistic audiences, aiming to raise awareness, understanding and tolerance in future generations – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwRrVw-CRo

Youth Patrons Bella and Natasha spoke to Dr Felicity Sedgewick about women on the autism spectrum, looking at why girls and young women are less likely to be diagnosed than their male counterparts, the impact of misdiagnosis on mental health and whether girls are better at masking their autistic traits and if so, why?

Behavior and education consultant Julie George talks about the ways in which autism presents differently in girls than in boys.

Dr Russell Barkley part of 2012 Burnett Lecture.

This animation from King’s College London demonstrates the scientific basis for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Providing people-friendly information and resources about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to anyone who needs assistance – parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals.

Understood is the leading nonprofit empowering the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences in the United States. This is very useful website with strategies and ideas on how to manage a range of attentional issues.

Information for parents about ADHD, also called hyperkinetic disorder, from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Information to help you know more about mental health medications.

The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more.

Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses. Packed with simple ideas to regulate the emotions and senses, this book will help children tackle difficult feelings head-on and feel awesome and in control!

Children who have encountered trauma early in life can experience real differences in their social and cognitive development. This comprehensive guide introduces what such developmental difference means, how it affects a child, and offers strategies to help support or alleviate problems that commonly arise.

Written for busy foster carers and adoptive parents, this book provides a concise introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and how to support a child with a diagnosis.

Parenting a child who doesn’t know how to be parented is the most difficult job in the world’ This book provides friendly expert advice on how to respond to difficult behaviours and emotions for parents of children with developmental trauma.

Children who have experienced trauma, loss or separation early in life need more than just special care and attention; they need to be parented with love and security in a way that allows them to heal and rebuild emotional bonds. This comprehensive book provides parents and carers with crucial advice and guidance on how to strengthen attachment and trust.

Attachment is a word used to describe a simple idea – the relationship with someone you love or whose opinions are important to you – so why is so much of the language relating to attachment so obscure, and why is it so challenging to help children who lack healthy attachment bonds? ‘Attachment in Common Sense and Doodles’ aims to bring some clarity and simplicity to the subject.

This site has a range of helpful attachment-based resources.

All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits that will be instantly recognisable to those who are familiar with ADHD.

Packed with effective tips and practical advice for coping with ADHD, this book is an indispensable tool that will answer plenty of questions, regardless of your age!