Information and support links

• The Williams Syndrome Foundation (UK)
  Organisation for individuals with Williams syndrome, their families and professionals.
• Williams Syndrome Association of Ireland
  Support for families affected by Williams syndrome in Ireland.
• Youngminds
  UK charity committed to supporting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
• Sibs
  For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults.
• Mencap
  UK charity which supports individuals with a learning disability, their families and carers.
• Capability Scotland
  Provides education, employment and care services for disabled children and adults across Scotland.
• Scottish Autism
  Provides support for children and adults with autism in Scotland, parents, carers and other professionals, with a focus on enriching the lives of people with autism.
• National Autistic Society
  UK charity which supports individuals with autism and their families.
• Cerebra
  Charity which supports children with neurological conditions and their families.
• Enable Scotland
  Scottish organisation for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.

 

Finding out more about research

• Scottish Autism Research Group (SARG)
  Interdisciplinary network for researchers, PhD students and practitioners involved in research into autism.
• Centre for Developmental Disorders at Durham University
  Network of academics, clinicians, mental health workers and UK charities focused on researching a range of neurodevelopmental disorder conditions.
• The Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory
  Provides information about the health and health care of people with learning disabilities and people with autism in Scotland.