Links

This section contains links to other websites which contain information about autism and related issues.

In some cases the information on those other websites may be scientifically invalid and unreliable.We regret that we cannot accept responsibility for the sites we link to or the information found there. A link does not imply an endorsement of a site. Likewise, not linking to a site does not imply lack of endorsement.

• International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems

  A diagnostic manual published by the World Health Organisation which covers all categories of health conditions for both adults and children.

• Irish Society for Autism

  Irish charity which provides a range of services for people with autism.

• Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

  Irish charity which provides guide dogs for blind and partially sighed people. Also runs the Assistance Dogs for Families of Children with Autism programme.

• Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists

  Professional representative body in the Republic of Ireland for chartered physiotherapists.

• Irlen Centre North West

  North-West branch of this UK company which provides information about and supplies Irlen lenses.

• Irlen Institute

  International organisation which prescribes and supplies lenses to correct Irlen Syndrome. This, it is claimed, affects a range of people, incuding some individuals with autism.

• Irlen UK

  UK company which provides information about and supplies Irlen lenses.

• Island Dolphin Care

  US not-for-profit organisation that provides dolphin assisted therapy to children with critical illnesses, disabilities and special needs.

• Joeschedule.com

  The website provides a fast, easy tool to create visual strategies including activity schedules, choice boards and visual stories. Schedules and pictures are offered for free.

• Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

  International journal which covers severe psychopathologies found in childhood, including autism and childhood schizophrenia.

• Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

  Published on behalf of the British Institute of Learning Disabilities, this journal covers many aspects of learning disabilities including autism.

• Laboratory for Research into Autism

  UK academic unit which conducts research into aspects of psychological functioning in autism.

• LifeLink

  UK organisation which provides free support and advice to people in crisis and self harming or at risk of suicide.

• LifeSIGNS (Self Injury Guidance & Network Support)

  UK self help group which aims to support all people who are affected in anyway by self injury within the United Kingdom and beyond.

• Listen Well

  International website which provides information about the Tomatis Method, a form of auditory integration training.

• Living with ADHD

  Website developed to support those who come into contact with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - parents/carers and teachers - and also provides resources for children and teenagers themselves, to help them understand and manage the condition.

• Living with Autism.

  Website about various aspects of autism run by NHS Choices, part of the National Health Service in England.

• Lovaas Institute

  US not-for-profit organisation which provides the Lovaas form of Applied Behavioural Analysis.

• Makaton Charity

  UK charity which promotes the Makaton sign language.

• Medicine Database from Net Doctor

  Compiled by NetDoctor pharmacists, this database contains important information about each product, such as its uses and the possible side effects.