Some Useful Information

Funding Options:

To the best of my knowledge there is currently no local authority funding for ABA/VB programmes within Scotland. The following are potential funding options for your programme:

• Disability Living Allowance

• Direct Payments

• Self Directed Support in Scotland

• Cash for Kids

• The Fred Foundation

• Family Fund

• The Teddy Bear Foundation

• The Adamson Trust 

Research and Organisations:

• Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)

• Child Autism UK

• Education Law Unit, Govan Law Centre - guide to the law covering Additional Support Needs in Scotland

• Enquire - national advice service for additional support for learning

• Let's Talk ASN - a free service for the parents of children with additional support needs who may require support in relation to a dispute or potential dispute with an education authority

• The National Autism Centre (NAC): National Standards Report

• Research Autism

• SIGN 145 - Scottish clinical guideline on the assessment, diagnosis and interventions for autism spectrum disorders

ABA/VB Programme Resource:

• Bee Bright - online resources

• Chewigem - chewable jewellery company based in Scotland

• Different Roads to Learning

• Hawkins Bazaar - reinforcer ideas

• Jolly Learning - free resources for Jolly Phonics

• Pyramid Educational Consultants UK Ltd (information on Picture Exchange Communication System)

• Special Resources - flashcards

• Taskmaster - online resources
• Yellow Moon - reinforcer ideas (use source code SPE1451 to contribute to Child Autism UK)