NHS England

 

Charities and organisations

National Autistic Society

 

Autistica

 

Ambitious about Autism

 

SWAN (Scotland)

 

Resources for Autism

 

Employment Autism

 

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

 

Autism and ED Comorbidity

 

 

Books

The Autistic Brain: understanding the autistic brain by one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world

by Temple Grandin, Richard Panek

 

Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns and Abstractions

by Temple Grandin

 

How to Live with Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Practical Strategies for Parents and Professionals

by Chris Williams and Barry Wright 

 

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

by Tony Attwood 

 

Asperger's and Girls: World-Renowned Experts Join Those with Asperger's Syndrome to Resolve Issues That Girls and Women Face Every Day

by Tony Attwood, Temple Grandin, Teresa Bolick, Catherine Faherty

 

Autism and Eating Disorders in Teens: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

by Fiona Fisher Bullivant, Sharleen Woods 

 

Supporting Autistic People with Eating Disorders: A Guide to Adapting Treatment and Supporting Recovery

by Kate Tchanturia

 

Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Transition into Secondary School: A Handbook for Implementing Strategies in the Mainstream School Setting

by Marianna Murin, Josselyn Hellriegel and Will Mandy

 

Helping Your Autistic Child: A self-help guide for parents by Ann Ozsivadjian

 

Individual and family support

Marianna Murin: assessment and training

Jodie Clarke: Online training and consultations based on lived experience

The emotions clinic (Australia)

 

 

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