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
- Self Directed Support in Scotland
- The Teddy Bear Foundation
Research and Organisations:
- Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
- 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
- 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)