Links
Here are a list of links that you may find useful:-
Sunderland Research Institute is led by Paul Shattock and Paul Whitely who have done pioneering work on the role of gluten and casein in the pathogenesis of autism. They are able to screen urine and advice on the likelihood of a gluten free/ casein free diet being beneficial.
http://osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/autism/
The Facilitated Communication Institute (America) is a rich resource of everything you would want to know about FC and associated specialties.
The Inclusion Press website tells you all you want to know about inclusion.
The HANDLE Institute was founded by Judith Bluestone who struggled with ASD all her life. Her profound understanding of how the nervous system operates has led to her development of HANDLE, Holistic Approach to Neuro Development and Learning Efficiency. This is a technique of massage and other exercises to promote sensory integration.
Donna Williams Website gives an inside view of Autism. She has made for herself a remarkably productive life as teacher, author, artist, sculptress and script writer amongst other things.
This is a forum for everyone involved with and interested in facilitated communication.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FCworld/ (FCworld@yahoogroups.com)
Alan Martin is a truly remarkable man with cerebral palsy who teaches dance, acts, composes music, lectures on disability rights and advises on access issues and inclusion.
Michael Gilbourne is an accomplished musician with special expertise in music therapy in all settings, and for all needs. He has a vast array of instruments both conventional and surprising, ranging from simple to hi tech. He uses his considerable experience and great sensitivity to encourage, motivate and accomplish.
The Autism Research Institute a non-profit organization, established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism. We provide research-based information to parents and professionals around the world.
National Autism Association the mission of the is to educate and empower families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights.
www.nationalautismassociation.org
This site is dedicated to people who are still waiting for a means to communicate more effectively. They depend on family members, friends, and professionals to provide access to communication and to arrange the richly responsive and interactive environments which will allow them to fully participate in their lives.
http://www.everyonecommunicates.org or Joshua's story on this site
This is a useful website where you can find a vast selection of food for special diets
http://www.goodnessdirect.co.uk
This web site was facilitated by Heathar, a good friend of Joshua's. It is a remarkable source of information and inspiration.
"We are experienced and skilled educational psychologists with a great team of associates who specialise in inclusion."
http://www.inclusive-solutions.com/