Hello,
I have replied to Marilyn separately off-list but thought that colleagues on LIS-MEDICAL may be interested to know about the information and advice services offered by the National Autistic Society (NAS).
Our website provides a wealth of information about autism and Asperger syndrome, and tells you about our work at www.autism.org.uk
The NAS Information Centre is a library and information service for professionals and students with an interest in the field. We provide a free enquiry service and can be contacted on 020 7903 3599 (Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm) or email [log in to unmask] We also have a library which is open by appointment. We offer a range of information services and resources (please feel free to request a leaflet). In particular the following may be of interest:
Autism Data, our database of publications in the field of autism at www.autism.org.uk/autismdata
Research in Progress, our database of current research in the field of autism at www.autism.org.uk/researchinprogress
The Autism Services Directory, our online directory of services for people with autism and their families including diagnostic services, support groups, schools, day and residential services, supported employment, and training courses and programmes at www.autism.org.uk/directory
Signpost, an online service that provides targeted information and details of entitlements and local services based on a person's profile at www.autism.org.uk/signpost
The NAS also provides the Autism Helpline, a confidential and impartial advice service for people with autism and their families. The Autism Helpline is available 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday on 0845 070 4004 (local rate) or email [log in to unmask] Leaflets about the Autism Helpline with versions for adults, and for parents and carers of children respectively are available on request.
I hope this is helpful.
Kind regards,
Stephanie.
Stephanie Taylor
Library and Information Officer
Information Centre
The National Autistic Society
393 City Road
London
EC1V 1NG
Information Centre direct line: 020 7903 3599
Autism Helpline: 0845 070 4004
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Visit our NAS web resources:
Search for information on the NAS and autism spectrum disorders on our website at www.autism.org.uk
Search for books, articles and multimedia in the field of autism on Autism Data at www.autism.org.uk/autismdata
Tell your service users/clients about finding personalised information about ASD, their entitlements and services on Signpost at www.autism.org.uk/signpost
Search for services for people with autism across the UK on the Autism Services Directory at www.autism.org.uk/autismdirectory
-----Original Message-----
From: UK medical/ health care library community / information workers [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Marilyn Hughes
Sent: 22 July 2010 16:59
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Guidelines
I have been asked to find guidelines on how to break bad news that somebody has autism.
I have drawn a blank from all my usual sources. Does anybody have any suggestions please?
Many thanks
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YOU NEED TO KNOW
Thousands of children with autism suffer from mental health problems.
Needlessly.
Mental health problems are not an inevitable part of autism.
The right support at the right time can change our children's future.
FIND OUT HOW
at http://www.autism.orguk/youneedtoknow
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