Caring for a child with autism can be challenging at times, not just for parents but for siblings too. As a parent, you might worry about your child’s future and feel overwhelmed managing their developmental needs. It’s also common to feel isolated from friends and family who may not fully understand your unique experiences.

You're not alone—there are support groups and parent-child interaction therapy that can help reduce stress and provide reassurance.

Learning more about autism and how it affects children and families can make a big difference. It can help you adjust to the diagnosis, develop effective coping and parenting strategies, and support your child’s growth and development.

Parent support groups also offer a great opportunity to connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through.

For parenting programmes available in Waltham Forest, please check out the link below:
Waltham Forest Parenting Programmes | The Hub - Waltham Forest Education Hub

There are also many organisations that offer advice and support for families after an autism diagnosis.

SEND Parent Navigator Service

Referral form — Waltham Forest SEND Parent Navigator: Referral Form

National Autistic Society

A national organisation providing information about autism and how it effects people, including some information about strategies and approaches.

Visit websitehttps://www.autism.org.uk/

Autism West Midlands 

Provide useful information and resources:

https://autismwestmidlands.org.uk/information-resources-index/

Autism leaflets in different languages:

https://autismwestmidlands.org.uk/autism-information-in-alternative-languages/

Information videos, which have been created by a partnership between the University of Leicester, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, and was funded by Carlton Hayes Charity, will be helpful in learning about autism. project, which has been designed to help individuals and families develop a greater understanding of childhood autism:

https://le.ac.uk/mcs/about/research/understanding-asd

Autism Education Trust

https://www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/

Amazing Things Project

Autistic Young Experts Channel