Helpful Websites for Twins and Their Families
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Websites related to TEDS
- TEDS is based at King's College London (KCL).
- TEDS Environment is a related study, also based at KCL.
General twin-related websites
- TAMBA (The Twins and Multiple Births Association) is the largest UK organisation supporting multiple-birth families.
- MBF (The Multiple Births Foundation) is a London-based charity supporting multiple-birth families.
- Twins and Multiples is an Australian university-based website. It provides information specifically about the educational needs of multiple-birth children.
- Twins Online is a UK-based twins and multiple births website and twin forum, with a Teen page.
- Twin Research and Human Genetics is an international academic research journal, which has been used for some TEDS publications.
- Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology focuses on medical research carried out at St. Thomas' Hospital, London.
Confidential emotional support
- Samaritans provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
- ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people.
Information and advice for parents
- The Parent Centre is a government website with links to information for parents.
- Parentline Plus is run by a UK charity, giving advice and support relating to a broad range of parenting topics.
- General parenting advice can also be found at BBC parenting website.
- The Practical Parent website offers practical advice, free tips and support.
- General information and advice on parenting teenagers can be found at about.com.
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- ADHD page in the Net Doctor UK web site
- Website of Adders, providing information and support to families
- Website of Addiss, the National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service
Austistic spectrum disorders (ASD)
- The UK National Autistic Society
- ASD page in the Kidneeds.com website
Dyslexia
- The British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
- Website of the UK-based Dyslexia Action
- Website of the UK-based Dyslexia Research Trust
- The British Dyslexics website (with help line)
Dyspraxia
- The Dyspraxia Foundation web site.
Dysgraphia
- Dysgraphia page in the SNAP web site.
Dyscalculia
- The Dyscalculia Centre web site explains about maths-related learning difficulties.
Learning difficulties generally
- Developmental Disabilities page in the Kidsneeds.com web site.
Support for lone-parent families
- Gingerbread is a support organisation for lone parent families in England and Wales.
- One Parent Families Scotland offers various forms of support including a telephone helpline.
