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These resources can provide immediate (peer) support or a listening ear around specific categories of behaviour and are often also available out with opening hours of other organisations.

Support level – low
Access – Open
Speed – Immediate
Identity – Anonymous
Required insight & autonomy (ability to act independently) – Medium

Wrong Planet

www.wrongplanet.net

This is a web community designed for individuals (and parents / professionals) with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, PDDs, and other neurological differences.

ASD Forum

www.asd-forum.org.uk

Online community and discussion forum for help, support and friendship to people whose life has been touched in one way or another by Autistic Spectrum Disorder (commonly known as ASD), Asperger or any other forms of Autism.

Facebook groups:

- A collection of online Autism, Aspergers, or Neurodiverse Community Groups suggested by people with autism – http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/autism-facebook-online-community-groups/
- Dyslexia Scotland Moray Firth – https://m.facebook.com/DyslexiaScotlandMorayFirth/
- Made by Dyslexia facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/madebydyslexia/
- ADHD UK support – https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhduksupport/
- Autism Mum Tips & Ideas Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010200759279125/

Helplines:

- Dyslexia Scotland Helpline: 0344 800 84 84
- ADDiSS – ADHD: 020 8952 2800
- Autism Advice Line – 01259 222 02
- Dyspraxia: 01462 454986