Links
Here are some links we hope you find useful in finding relevant information and support.
Please note, members of Oxford Aspies do not necessarily agree or disagree with the information contained in these links.
If you have any suggestions to improve this links page, such as links/information to be added/updated, please contact oxfordaspiessite@googlemail.com.
Other Local Asperger's Social Groups:
Aspergers in Oxford: https://www.facebook.com/groups/675221769651724/ or email AspergerOxford@gmx.com
Kingwood Aspiration: https://www.kingwood.org.uk/what-we-offer/activities/
GET ACTIVE Autistic League Oxford - Local branch of autistic-led charity, set up to undo inequalities autistic people face. We meet monthly to discuss activities and organise. Contact us if you think you'd like to contribute: autisticleague@gmail.com
Thame Aspies: https://sites.google.com/site/thameaspergerssocialgroup/home
Banbury Aspies: https://sites.google.com/site/banburyaspies/
AutAngel (in Reading): https://www.autangel.org.uk/
Other Local Groups people with Asperger's might find useful:
Oxford Daily Info "What's On": https://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/
Facebook Events: https://www.facebook.com/events/
Groups for Special Needs:
Archway: https://archwayfoundation.org.uk/
Raw Workshop: https://www.raw-workshop.co.uk/potential
Groups for Autism and Learning Disabilities:
Yellow Submarine: https://www.yellowsubmarine.org.uk/
Mates and Dates: http://guideposts.org.uk/mates-n-dates/
FarmAbility: http://farmability.org.uk/who-we-are-2/
Stingray Nightclub: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/pages/15-stingray-nightclub
My Life My Choice: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/pages/2-our-projects
"Gig Buddies" Support to attend social events: https://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk/pages/33-gig-buddies
What is Aspergers/High Functioning Autism?:
The National Autistic Society (NAS): www.autism.org.uk provide a good description of Asperger's: http://www.autism.org.uk/about-autism/autism-and-asperger-syndrome-an-introduction/what-is-asperger-syndrome/what-is-asperger-syndrome-easy-read.aspx
and High Functioning Autism: http://www.autism.org.uk/about-autism/autism-and-asperger-syndrome-an-introduction/high-functioning-autism-and-asperger-syndrome-whats-the-difference.aspx
Further Information about Aspergers & Autism:
Jessica Kingsley Publishers publish a lot of books in this area: http://www.jkp.com/search/index.php?s=asperger
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen:
Research centre: http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/arc/staff_member.asp?id=33
The Autism Quotient Test: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/aqtest.html
Baron-Cohen, S. (2003). The Essential Difference. London: Penguin Books
Ros Blackburn: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Books/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ARos%20Blackburn&field-author=Ros%20Blackburn&page=1
Aspergers underdiagnosed in women: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article7017168.ece
Tony Attwood: http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/
Research Mailing List: researchupdate@autismoxford.org.uk
Wrong Planet: http://wrongplanet.net/
Diagnosis:
Oxfordshire Adult Autism Diagnostic and Support Service (OAADSS)
Autism at Kingwood
Baptist House
129 Broadway
Didcot
OX11 8XD
Tel: 01235 359388 or email: referral@kingwood.org.uk
Oxfordshire Autistic Society for Information and Support (OASIS) info on Diagnosis: http://www.oaasis.co.uk/Free_Publications_6/Diagnosis
Autism Research Centre, Cambridge: http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/clinical/clinical_services.asp
Hoffman Foundation, London: http://www.londononline.co.uk/profiles/77995/#
Elliott House, Kent: http://www.barnetnas.org.uk/index.php?p=diagnosis
SS4A provides assessment of Autism Spectrum Conditions for adults and children. Based in Bedfordshire but can come to the Client's home or elsewhere by arrangement. Open referral, NHS or private. Assessment is tailored to the individual's strengths/deficits, and includes advice for follow-up. Also Staff training and support.
Website: www.ss4a.co.uk e-mail: enquiries@ss4a.co.uk Tel. 07988 759692
The Elms Clinic, Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxon OX16 9AL 01295 819022 amh.north@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Services:
The National Autistic Society have created an Autism Services Directory: http://www.autism.org.uk/autismdirectory where you can search for services by keyword and location. You can also contact them on their helpline: or via email: nas@nas.org.uk
Local services include:
Aspiration Kingwood: http://www.kingwood.org.uk/homepage-oaads-as/aspiration/
Autism Family Support: http://www.afso.org.uk/
My World Autism: http://www.myworldautismsupport.co.uk/home
Oxfordshire Adult Autism Diagnostic and Support Service (OAADSS)
Aspiration Service: www.oaadss.org.uk
https://www.facebook.com/KingwoodAspiration/
Dating:
Spectrum Singles: http://www.spectrumsingles.com/member/sign_in.php
Autistic Dating: https://autisticdating.net/
Aspie Singles: https://www.aspie-singles.com/
ASDating: https://asdating.org/about
AspergersDatingSite: https://www.aspergersdatingsite.com/
Mates and Dates: http://guideposts.org.uk/mates-n-dates/
Speed Dater: https://www.speeddater.co.uk/
Slow Dating: https://www.slowdating.com/
Ok Cupid: https://www.okcupid.com/
Plenty of Fish: https://www.pof.com/
Match.com: http://www.match.com/
EHarmony: https://www.eharmony.co.uk/
Guardian Soulmates: https://soulmates.theguardian.com/
Groups for partners, families and friends of people with Asperger's:
Partner Groups: https://refillingyourcup.com/
Different Together: https://www.meetup.com/Different-Together-Support-Group-for-NT-partners/
Parent Group: http://parents-talking-aspergers.co.uk/
Family Groups: https://www.oxfsn.org.uk/
Oxfordshire Autistic Society for Information and Support (OASIS): http://www.oasisonline.org.uk/
Autism Oxford Speaker Events: www.autismoxford.org.uk
Autism Partnership Board: http://www.autismoxford.org.uk/index.php/oapb/about
Autism Family Support: http://www.afso.org.uk/ (They also do social groups for teenagers: http://www.afso.org.uk/children-and-young-people/)
Thomley Hall: https://thomley.org.uk/about-us/
Mental Health Services:
Oxfordshire Mind: https://www.oxfordshiremind.org.uk/
Restore: https://www.restore.org.uk/
Talking Space: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/talkingspaceplus/
Bridewell Gardens: https://www.bridewellgardens.co.uk/
The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/
Response: http://www.response.org.uk/
Employment:
Aspire: https://www.aspireoxfordshire.org/ways-we-can-help employment support for help finding and keeping a job.
Access to Work: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply can fund reasonable adjustments, including a workplace mentor/advocate.
Workplace Mentoring:
Jill Oakes: https://oacp.org.uk/support-with-confidence-directory/entry/681/
Ros Evans: https://www.rosevanscoaching.com/
Path Ability: https://www.base-uk.org/about/members/path-ability
AS Mentoring: https://asmentoring.co.uk/
Auticon: https://auticon.co.uk/
Specialisterne: http://specialisterne.com/
Job Seeking Support:
http://www.asmentoring.co.uk/: AS Mentoring is well connected with employers. The cost for their support may be covered by Access to Work funding.
https://www.autus.org.uk/what_we_offer/job_club: This is a virtual job club for autistic people seeking employment. It’s an online environment where members exchange application strategies and experiences. They also invite guest speakers to give presentations.
http://www.employ-ability.org.uk/: Employability is an organisation that helps disabled and dyslexic people with the transition from education to employment.
http://www.evenbreak.co.uk/: Evenbreak is a great social enterprise that supports disabled people to find employment.
http://www.care-trade.org/news/apply-for-a-place-on-one-of-our-employment-projects-2/: CareTrade is a job finding programme for adults with autism.
https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/: This is national charity for young people with autism. They are running several internship programmes.
https://www.citybridgetrust.org.uk/bridge-to-work/: The City Bridge Trust’s Bridge to Work programme aims to tackle the disproportionately high level of unemployment amongst young disabled Londoners.
http://www.autism.org.uk/findingwork: A digital workbook to help autistic adults with job searching and work preparation.
https://www.aspierations.org/: A recruitment agency that supports people on the autism spectrum to achieve a fulfilling work live.
http://nextstepsfoundation.co.uk/: This is an eight-step tailored program to get autistic candidates job ready, supported by mentors each step of the way.
https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/want-to-volunteer/: Volunteering matters runs volunteer-programmes across the country which engage people of all ages and background to support their communities.
Schools & Educational Activities & Aids:
Lord William's School: http://www.lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk/page_viewer.asp?page=Headteacher's%20Message&pid=1
The Tower Playbase Scheme: http://www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk/business/oxfordshire/213279/creche/tower-play-base
Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association (DANDA): www.danda.org.uk
Autism Education Trust: http://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/
Witherslack Group: https://witherslackgroup.co.uk/
Farming: http://farminspirationtrust.org/farmability/
Visual Aids: http://www.asdvisualaids.com/
Sensory Toys: https://www.sensetoys.com/
Special Needs Education Group: http://www.hesleygroup.co.uk/content/group-video-2015