Autism Parent Support Group

My sister has just been diagnosed with autism at age 11 after really struggling for a few years. Does anyone have any books/resources to help educate myself on how to best support her and understand? Thanks

hi ladies so i have been claiming dla for my daughter who has been diagnosed with autism for a little over a year i was not aware that i had to report a change in my universal credit for that and i had no idea i was even entitled to a cares allowance either i have only just reported that for background information i am a single mum with with 3 kids including my child with a disability universal credit is giving me just under £200 a month as i am not working at all and they have capped me. and my child has been getting £110 a week for the last year or so do i now have to pay money back are the going to stop my claim i am so confused and just waiting around for answers

Can anyone please tell me how I can get an autism assessment for my 2 year old? I’ve asked the gp who told me to go through the health visitor. The health visitor keeps telling me my son is very young and to wait a bit longer although it is very apparent to me that he has autism. Is there another way I can get an assessment?

Hello everyone, or Administration Team? If its not appropriate I will not post a link to my just giving page. My 4 year old has Autism and me and my family are doing a 5 kilometre walk for him and all those with autism. I am raising funds for this charity. If its allowed I would love to share my link, if not I totally understand.

Thank you. X

So I'm about to start the process of going through a private assessment for my daughter who is 10. Now we have a screening appointment tomorrow as it will potentially to Autism and ADHD.

My question is it says they will do a mental state examination, does anyone know what they do during this. I'm slightly concerned my daughter won't speak or will speak through me.