Autism
Autism, also called Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts with others and experiences the world.
Autism is not a disease. With the right support and understanding, autistic people can lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
There are plenty of services and tools to help you in Merton Area.
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Merton Group is a support network for families and children with autism/asperger syndrome. It includes members who are themselves on the autistic spectrum.
Group leader: Miranda Duffy
Website: www.nasmerton.co.uk
Email: merton.group@nas.org.uk
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Merton SEND IAS provides free impartial support, advice and training to parents of children with special educational needs and those at risk of exclusion.
Telephone: 0208 543 8854
Website: www.cyp.iassnetwork.org.uk
Email: chirs.wilson@merton.gov.uk
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Merton Mencap is an independent, registered charity providing support and services for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and their family carers in the London Borough of Merton.
Telephone: 020 3963 0595
Website: www.mertonmencap.org.uk
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Merton Centre for Independent Living (also known as Merton CIL) are a rapidly growing user-led disabled peoples organisation.
Their vision is to enable disabled people to take control over their lives and achieve full participation in Merton & wider society!
Telephone: 0203 397 3119
SMS: 0744 936 2233
Website: www.mertoncil.org.uk
Email: info@mertoncil.org.uk