Autism - Emotional Health Academy

Websites

Autism Understood 

A neuroaffirming website about autism, for autistic young people. 

Autistic Girls Network

A neuroaffirming website raising awareness of autism in women and girls, but full of resources suitable for all. 

Spectrum Gaming 

Parent website to Autism Understood, offering resources around autistic wellbeing and positive autistic identity. 

National Autistic Society 

Information on a multitude of topics related to autism.

Getting Help

Parenting Special Children 

Provides specialist support to parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs, including a helpline, training sessions and groups.

Autism Berkshire 

Provides information and training on autism for parent/carers and signposts local events.

Swings and Smiles 

Help for disabled children and their families, including play sessions and sibling support. 

ASD Family Help

Group sessions for neurodivergent children along with parent/carer support and advice. 

West Berkshire Autism Team

Support and advice for families of diagnosed autistic children and young people, and their schools. 

Books

Avoiding Anxiety in Autistic Children | Dr. Luke Beardon

Essential reading for any parent/carer to an autistic child, whether they are of preschool age or teenagers.

Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person | Cathy Wassell

As CEO of Autistic Girls Network, Cathy has tailored this handbook to support parents with older children or teenagers who are at the identification stage, walking them through the basics in an engaging and accessible manner.

The Explosive Child | Ross W. Greene

A book to help parents and carers understand why your child does things and how to respond in effective ways.

The Secret Life of Rose: Inside an Autistic Head | Jodie Clarke & Rose Smitten

Covers a range of topics central to the autistic experience. While Rose writes peer-to-peer, her mum Jodie adds the perspective of an adult who is also a professional in the field (suitable ages 6-14).

Young, Autistic and Burnt Out | Jodie Clarke

On autistic burnout, prevention and recovery. An essential guide, written with and for young people (ages 6-17) but equally insightful for parents.