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| Telephone helplines |
Autism Helpline: general information service for all those affected by autism spectrum disorders in the UK. Parent to Parent Line: volunteer-run telephone support for parents by parents. Advocacy for Education is volunteer-run: Education Advice Line offers advice and information on special educational needs; the Tribunal Support Scheme is for parents wishing to challenge decisions. |
| What we do in England |
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The NAS provides a wide range of services for children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder and their families in England. |
| What we do in Scotland |
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NAS Scotland provides a wide range of services for children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder and their families. |
| What we do in Wales |
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NAS Cymru provides a wide range of services for children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder and their families. |
| Information and research services |
We offer a range of information services for people with ASDs, families and professionals. These include our UK-wide Autism Services Directory, professional research tools and an online shop selling books, leaflets, videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs. |
| Autism Accreditation |
An autism-specific quality assurance programme for over 260 organisations throughout the UK and across the globe including local authorities, NHS trusts, education authorities, local autism societies and private companies. |
| Diagnosing complex needs |
The NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism is an assessment service for children, adolescents and adults with complex social and communication disorders throughout the UK. Training courses are available for professionals in the use of the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) for diagnosis and assessment. |
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