Act Now for Autism is a campaigning group: 'passionate about the future and well-being of children and adults with autism'
Action 4 Autism was set up to help support and signpost parents who have their children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome and other similar conditions.
Action for Children supports and speaks out for the UK's most vulnerable and neglected children and young people; 'Makes sense of the law and your rights'; its disability services provide support to disabled children and their families.
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Learning Disability (APPGLD) is a group of MPs and peers from all political parties who are interested in issues that affect people with a learning disability and their families.
Autism Education Trust: 'the only umbrella organisation working specifically on autism education across the voluntary public and private sectors'
bibic is a national charity offering practical help to families caring for children with conditions like autism, Asperger's, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, developmental delay, brain injury, and specific learning difficulties like ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia.
Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or birth injuries.
It was created to serve the individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Its aim is to provide information and support, by making resources and education available to those affected by CP.
It collates and researches the most up-to-date information and resources available e.g. by monitoring medical journals, medical literature, trusted medical websites and peer-reviewed articles.
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) is a charity specialising in severe learning disabilities and behaviour described as challenging. Established by a family carer, it works with families and professionals, supporting children and adults across the UK
Choice Forum describes itself thus:
"Since 2000, the Choice Forum has been been the place to discuss issues affecting the lives of people with learning disabilities in the UK. You are invited to join the forum, ask questions. share information, and talk about issues that are important. Here you'll find lots of mutual support, experience and lots of knowledge."
If you join the Choice Forum, it offers a range of information on issues relating to learning disability, allows you to participate in forum discussions, and issues regular email bulletins.
The Choice Forum is run by Together 4 Change, in partnership with the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.
Contact a Family is a national charity for the families of disabled children whatever their condition or disability; offers support information and advice; provides information on rare syndromes and disorders