Published on 12, July, 2020
hi I'm vicky 41 just been diagnosed with ASD two days ago but have always known . I have four daughters and my 17 year old has ASD she was diagnosed when she was two. Bit scared and unsure at the moment living on my own with my nine month old youngest and hoping for friendship and some light at the end of the tunnel xxxxx
Hi Asd41,
If you were interested in accessing support services in your local area, you can search for them on the Autism Services Directory:
www.autismdirectory.org.uk This includes services such as: support groups, social groups, advocacy, befriending, residential settings, outreach and respite.
You may also want to contact your local social services, if you are not already receiving help from them. Please take a look at the following articles for further information on getting help from Social Services:
(Child England and Wales)
www.autism.org.uk/17378
(Adult England and Wales)
www.autism.org.uk/17377
(Child and Adult Scotland)http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/benefits-and-community-care/care-and-benefits-for-parents-and-carers/care-support-for-children-with-autism/social-services-getting-help-for-children-and-adults-scotland.aspx
Services provided by the National Autistic Society may also help, you can read more here:
www.autism.org.uk/en-gb/our-services.aspx
Our Autism Helpline may also be able to help. Advisers can talk through the different types of support and search for services in your area, if you would like to call.
The Helpline is open Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm and Friday 9am – 3pm on 0808 800 4104.
Please see the following link for further information:
http://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/main/contact.aspx
Nellie-Mod