A national network of 100 local disability advice centres, which give free independent advice on all aspects of disability. Down's Syndrome Association Parents self-help organisation, which assists and encourages formation of local groups. Provides information to the general public. Provides free help and advice for parents with disabled children, specialises in speech and language disorders, eczema and asthma. Runs residential schools.
Information booklets available for children with speech and language disorders.
3744422 National Deaf Children's Society Works to obtain for deaf children the best possible medical, audiological, educational and health services, and to support deaf children's families. Gives free advice, counselling and information on all aspects of childhood deafness. NCH Action for Children in Scotland Helps about 2,000 children, young people and families each year. Runs over 30 projects, including family centres, child protection, disability, homelessness, mediation and criminal justice. Provides home visits by trained advisors who show parents how to introduce direct teaching techniques into the daily care of the child.