There is a lot of information out there about Autism, ADHD and sleep disorders, so it is easy to go round in circles or get confused by it all. If you want to access some reliable resources to get further information and understanding about these conditions, before you decide on whether or not to progress with an assessment, I have compiled the below list which I hope will be helpful to you:
An online UK autism course for parents help you support your recently diagnosed child: https://courses.theyarethefuture.co.uk/embracing-autism-parent-course
Podcasts and Videos
- Amazing things happen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwRrVw-CRo
- ADHD and me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyaVKvuEBkk
- Dr Russell Barkley ADHD video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tpB-B8BXk0
Websites
Autism
- National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism
- Autism Family Support Oxfordshire: http://www.afso.org.uk
- OASIS Oxfordshire Autistic Society Information & Support: http://oasisonline.org.uk
ADHD
- ADHD Oxfordshire: https://adhdoxfordshire.co.uk/adhd-children-at-home
- The UK ADHD Partnership UKAP: https://www.ukadhd.com/what-is-it
- ADHD Foundation: https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/information-support/
- ADDISS: http://www.addiss.co.uk
Sleep
- Cerebra: https://cerebra.org.uk/get-advice-support/sleep-advice-service/
- The Children’s Sleep Charity: https://www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk/parents.php