Little Black Book

autismDAD’s little black book of useful contacts contains details of some of the people and organisations that have helped us on our autism journey.

Who	What	Details
We Are Beams	Charity	Charity based in Hextable supporting disabled children and their families with everything from information and training to day trips and respite care. You can find some details of how Beams have helped us and how we have helped them in the blog
IPSEA	Charity	IPSEA has a number of free and paid-for online resources that are so useful as you navigate your way around the legalities and bureaucracy that are thrown in your path.
Fathers’ Club Kent	Group	A support group for dad, grandads and other male carers who have children with Autism. Informal monthly meetings are held at We Are Beams in Hextable and are a great opportunity to learn, share and vent your frustrations.
S.E.N.D. Reform England	Group	A growing group/movement founded in May 2023 aiming to get a reform of the EHC Plan process ensuring children with disabilities are treated fair and equal and the end result is AN EDUCATION THEY CAN THRIVE IN. And a system that holds both LA’s and the government accountable should they fail their own standards and criteria. Their petition can be found here
Butterfly Occupational Therapy	Specialist	Leia is an amazing Occupational Therapist in Kent who carried out an assessment for us, not only producing a fantastic report that forms part of our 2023 annual review evidence pack, but also providing us with a number of ideas and routines that have made a real difference to Victoria’s ability to regulate herself.
xxxx xxxx	Specialist	We managed to find a brilliant speech and language therapist that was able to carry out an assessment and produce a written report towards our EHCP review in 2023. She was recommended to me via another SALT I contacted and I do not have a website or any social media links, but if you are in need of a SALT please get in touch and I would be happy to pass on her contact details.