Support and Help
There will be times when your colleagues may need support for whatever reason. Here are a few helpful contacts and some useful videos.
Need more help . . . . . then e-mail James at james@neurobranch.co.uk
Our Youtube channel offers an insight to our services and where we post videos about real life experiences, focusing on autism and learning disability.
Our stories will hopefully not only amuse but also provide specific information to help understand these conditions and those providing support to individuals.
We look forward to making a difference with you.
Video content courtesy of YouTube
Why Everyone Suddenly Has Autism (It’s Not What You Think)
Autism: 'I have no voice, but so much to say'
What Is the Autism Spectrum? .
Personal Issues Support
https://www.brightfirecic.com/resources
Exploring Autism Identity, mental health challenges, relationship advice from a neurodivergent pov, the day to day struggle stuff.
Engaging with 3rd party organisations i.e. county council, access to work, colleges, etc.
https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk
The leading charity in the West Midlands for Autistic adults, children, young people and those who love and care for them.
Benefits
Access to Work
https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
Support for everyday working life including note takers, communications support, including social media, etc.
Sendiass
https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/sendiass/contact-sendiass
Legally based information about your rights and responsibilities and those of schools, colleges, the Local Authority and education professionals..
SPELL in Action
GEM Hereford is an independent, co-educational school providing a meaningful and bespoke education within a supportive and nurturing environment.
Social Club
ASPIE is a social, support and therapy group for adults with Asperger’s/autism (aspies)offering a centre in Worcester where aspies feel welcome and accepted.
Anna Freud Organisation
https://www.annafreud.org/training/health-and-social-care/national-autism-trainer-
Anna Freud is a pioneering mental health charity transforming care for children and young people through science, collaboration and innovation.
Behind the Smile
Everyone has the right to a good standard of mental health and, where they do not, they should have access to timely and appropriate support services.
National Autistic Society – Worcester branch:
https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/branches/nas-worcestershire-branch
A weekly social and support group for autistic adults as well as their parents and carers. The group offers opportunities to get involved in a range of activities including arts and crafts, quizzes, pool and board games and discussions.
Hands Hub
A hub for children with autism and neurodiversity issues in Hereford
Autism West Midlands
https://skyautismsupport.com/autism-west-midlands/
Autism West Midlands supports autistic adults, children and young people and those who support them. Their vision and mission is to create a society that supports, accepts and helps autistic people to reach their full potential.
Aurum Autistic Support
https://www.aurumsupport.co.uk
Specialist support services for autistic women and girls, offering online and face-to-face support services, from bases in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, and Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Student Support DSA
https://www.hca.ac.uk/student-services/learning-support
HCA have a positive, inclusive atmosphere where all students are able to access support for their studies.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
Some disabilities, conditions or chronic illnesses are not immediately obvious to others. For some people, this can make it hard to understand and believe that someone, with a “non-visible” condition genuinely needs support. Some people question whether you have a disability because you don’t look ‘like you have a disability".
Alert Card for Parents and Carers
https://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/what-we-do/alert-cards/
Our free downloadable Alert Card for parents and carers is way of letting people you meet in the community know your child is autistic and might need some extra time or help in certain situations.
The card can be downloaded and printed or there is a version to download to your mobile phone.