Links

General Child and Family mental health Organizations :

www.youngminds.org.uk
www.hertsdirect.org.uk
www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk
www.kidsmentalhealth.org
www.familylives.org.uk - A national charity offering support 7 days a week: Parentline 0808 800 2222
www.mind.org.uk
www.childpsychotherapy.org.uk
www.understandingchildhood.net
www.relate.org.uk
www.familylinks.org.uk
www.netdoctor.co.uk
www.everychildmatters.co.uk
www.youngcarers.net
www.carersinherts.org.uk
www.separatedfamiliesmatter.org.uk
www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk - A free general health information site for families run by Great Ormond Street
www.nice.org.uk - National Institute for Clinical Excellence for guidelines on best practice in mental health treatment.
www.dfes.gov.uk - Department for children schools and families
SPA – Single Point of Access for referrals to the NHS local CAMHS and over 17yrs Mental Health services - 0300 777 0707
Hertfordshire Children’s Services – 0300 1234043

www.familiesinfocus.co.uk
www.familylives.org.uk - A national charity offering support 7 days a week
Challenging Behavour Psychology Service: referral via CAMHS and Pediatricians
Palms - Autistic Spectrum Diagnostic and Support Service: referral via NHS CAMHS, GP and Pediatricians
www.hertsdirect.org/parentpartnership - information, advice and guidance in relation to your child’s special educational needs.
www.vistastalbans.org.uk - parent and pupil support in schools
www.Dadtalk.co.uk
www.fatherhood.org
www.netmums.com
www.about.com (search parenting)
www.kidsgrowth.com - The Family Chip System
www.teenshealth.org
www.angerplanet.co.uk
www.5pointscale.com
www.theparentconnection.org.uk - family mediation and issues relating to parenting after parting

Breaking Free from OCD: A CBT Guide for Young People and their Families
Overcoming Your Child’s Fears and Worries- a guide for parents in using CBT techniques
What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck - A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming OCD

www.harc-online.org.uk
www.aspergers4herts.org
www.add-vance.org - parenting advice and support
www.autism.org.uk National Autistic Society.
www.communitycare.co.uk
Hertfordshire Autism Resource Center 01442 247046
Hertfordshire Communications Disorders Team 01707 320697
Hertfordshire Transitions Team for over 16yrs ASD, preparing to leave education
Challenging Behavour Psychology Service: referrals via CAMHS and Paediatricians
Palms - Autistic Spectrum Diagnostic and Support Service: referral via NHS CAMHS and Pediatricians
www.hopeforautism.org
The Lorna Wing Centre 020 8466 0098
www.oasisonline.org.uk
www.childbrain.com online ASD screening questionnaire
www.wrongplanet.com
www.bbc.co.uk Horizon 2013-2014 Living with Autism
YouTube - eHoweducation search Parenting

The Complete Guide to Aspergers Syndrome Tony Attwood
The Essential Difference Simon Baron Cohen
The Autistic Spectrum Lorna Wing
Autism A very short introduction Uta Frith
Asperger Syndrome and difficult moments Myles and Southwick
Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety Nick Dubin
Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome Brenda Boyd
Freaks Geeks and Asperger Syndrome Luke Jackson
All Cats Have Aspergers
The Red Beast - Controlling Anger in Children with Aspergers Syndrome By KI Al-Ghani
Who moved My Cheese for Teens (about adjusting to change)
Who Moved My Cheese for Adults (about adjusting to change)

www.ADDISS.co.uk - The National Attention Deficit Disorder information and support service
www.Add-vance.org - Parenting advice and coaching
www.aadduk.org - Adults with Attention deficit disorder
www.hacsg.org.uk - Hyperactive Children’s support group

Help Your Child Beat an Eating Disorder
Skills-based learning for caring for a loved one with an eating disorder: The New Maudsley Method
Hunger for understanding: A workbook for Helping Young People to Understand and overcome Anorexia Nervosa
Carbs and Cals
Who moved My Cheese for Teens (about adjusting to change not specific to eating disorders)
Who Moved My Cheese for Adults (about adjusting to change not specific to eating disorders)

A-DASH adolescent drug and alcohol service for Hertfordshire
www.al-anon.alateen.org
www.CRI.org.uk - social care and health charity for families and individuals affected by drugs, alcohol, domestic abuse and antisocial behaviour.
www.talktofrank.com - drugs awareness site for young people, parents/carers
Frank helpline 0300 123 1110
www.turning-point.co.uk
www.adfam.org.uk - advice for families of alcohol and drug users.