Links
Here are a list of links that you may find useful:-
Sunderland research institute is led by Paul Shattock and Paul Whitely who have done pioneering work on the role of gluten and casein in the pathogenesis of autism. They are able to screen urine and advice on the likelihood of a gluten free/ casein free diet being beneficial.
http://osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/autism/The institute was founded by the late Bernard Rimland who has documented a vast amount of information about Autism. The newsletter is well worth a read.
http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=587889 ( media@autismresearchinstitute.com )This is the mecca of facilitated communication in America and a rich resource for everything you would want to know about FC and associated specialties. They adopt a totally holistic approach to communication.
http://thefci.syr.eduThis website tells you all you want to know about inclusion.
http://www.inclusion.com"Founded by Judith Bluestone who has struggled with ASD all her life. Her profound understanding on how the nervous system operates has led to her development of HANDLE, Holistic Approach to Neuro Development and Learning Efficiency." This is a technique of massage and other exercises to promote sensory integration.
http://www.handle.org/An inside view of Autism by Donna Williams who has made for herself a remarkably productive life as teacher, author, artist, sculptress and script writer amongst other things.
http://www.donnawilliams.net/This is a forum for everyone involved with and interested in facilitated communication.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FCworld/ (FCworld@yahoogroups.com)Alan Martin is a truly remarkable man with cerebral palsy who teaches dance, acts, composes music, lectures on disability rights and advises on access issues and inclusion.
www.mouseonthemove.co.ukMichael Gilbourne is an accomplished musician with special expertise in music therapy in all settings, and for all needs. He has a vast array of instruments both conventional and surprising, ranging from simple to hi tech. He uses his considerable experience and great sensitivity to encourage, motivate and accomplish.
http://www.mdrumtalk.co.uk"The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the triggers of autismand on methods of diagnosing and treating autism.We provide research-based information to parents and professionals around the world."
The mission of the National Autism Association is to educate and empower families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights.
www.nationalautismassociation.org
This site is dedicated to people who are still waiting for a means to communicate more effectively. They depend on family members, friends, and professionals to provide access to communication and to arrange the richly responsive and interactive environments which will allow them to fully participate in their lives.
http://www.everyonecommunicates.org or Joshua's story on this site
This is a useful website where you can find a vast selection of food for special diets
http://www.goodnessdirect.co.uk
This web site was facilitated by Heathar, a good friend of Joshua's. It is a remarkable source of information and inspiration.