Taunton Autism Support Group

Local Support and Resources

Archive for September, 2008

Autism ‘may be missed in girls’

By Angela • Sep 20th, 2008 • Category: News & Events

Girls with mild Autism are less likely to be identified and diagnosed than boys, a study suggests.



The National Autistic Society

By Angela • Sep 20th, 2008 • Category: Organisations

The National Autism Society (NAS) is a UK charity who champion the rights and interests of all people with Autism.



Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service

By Angela • Sep 20th, 2008 • Category: Organisations

Offers a service to children and young people aged 0 – 19 years who have a wide range of communication and feeding / swallowing difficulties.



The Family Fund

By Angela • Sep 20th, 2008 • Category: Benefits & Grants

The Family Fund helps families with severely disabled children to have choices and the opportunity to enjoy ordinary life.



Utility Companies

By Angela • Sep 20th, 2008 • Category: Price Reductions

Energy Watch can help you find out which discounts and support you may be entitled to from your energy suppliers.



Cinema Exhibitors’ Association Card

By Angela • Sep 20th, 2008 • Category: Price Reductions

This is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them.



Shepton Mallet Parent Support Group

By Angela • Sep 13th, 2008 • Category: Support

Meets on the last Friday of every month (term time only) between 9.30am - 12.00 noon at Hillmead Estate Community Hall in Shepton Mallet.



Highbridge Family Social Group

By Angela • Sep 13th, 2008 • Category: Support

Meets on the third Saturday of every month between 10.00am - 12.00noon at The Huntspill Project, Old Pawlett Road, West Huntspill.



Frome Parent Support Group

By Angela • Sep 13th, 2008 • Category: Support

Meets on the last Tuesday of every month between 12.45 - 2.30pm



Bridgwater Parent Support Group

By Angela • Sep 13th, 2008 • Category: Support

A support group for parents of children with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome in the Bridgwater and Burnham area.