Web Resources
https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide
Resource guide. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2021, from https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide
This website provides resources, by way of links, for parents and families of individuals with autism. Using the filters on the homepage one can find the support level to meet their current needs. Additionally, the website boasts an extensive directory allowing an individual to search for the help needed at their own pace. The directory includes links for the following sections: advocacy, autism-friendly services, employment & post-secondary education, evaluation & diagnosis, health & medical, housing & community living, safety, schools, and support groups, just to name a few. The landing page includes a chatbox for direct communication and a section in Spanish to better suit the needs of those researching information.
The National Autism Resource and Information Center. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2021, from https://autismnow.org/
The national Autism resource and information center strives to provide quality information and resources aimed at individuals with autism spectrum disorder and the families/caregivers that support these individuals. The ARC (autism resource center) states they are “the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.” This organization encompasses all ages and includes a variety of other spectrums and disabilities including Down Syndrome, Fragile X, and others. The ARC includes more than 140,000 members and around 700 state and local chapters nationally.
A resource guide for military families. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2021, from https://operationautism.org/
Operation Autism provides support, information, and resources to military families with autistic children. The homepage provides a downloadable guidebook free of charge to help families. An updated guidebook is available as well, for a considerable fee. The free guidebook was published in 2019. Scrolling down the main page there is an infobox for moving with a checklist provided to help make changes easier on both the child and family. The top menu tabs include link lists for autism 101 (an introduction), raising your child, healthcare, education, transitions (such as moving or leaving the military), and resources which includes a resource directory, federal/military links, and autism links.
https://www.autism-society.org/
Autism Society. (2020, December 14). Autism Society. Retrieved April 11, 2021, from https://www.autism-society.org/
“The Autism Society of America has been improving the lives of those affected by autism for over 50 years.” This society was founded in 1965 and has initiated federal, state, and local legislation regarding the rights and well-being of those with autism. This website includes a robust resource database. The society also hosts a national conference on autism every year. A notable person with autism, Dr. Temple Grandin, served on the board of directors for the society in 1988.
https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com
Everything you need to support your family. (2021, February 01). Retrieved April 12, 2021, from https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/
Autism Parenting Magazine offers a free issue (with email sign-up). Individual back issues can be ordered from the site, a subscription will reduce the price for each back issue. This magazine was created in 2012 with the goal of helping families improve social skills, improve communication, decrease challenging behaviors, and increase awareness and acceptance of autism to name a few. The “About” tab provides a link to the magazine blog which hosts a terrific link list of autism-related web resources such as activities for kids, diet and nutrition, and advocacy.
https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-topics/autism-and-asperger-s
Autism and Asperger's. (2013, August 28). Retrieved April 12, 2021, from https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-topics/autism-and-asperger-s
Reading Rockets, a division of PBS, provides fun, games, and reading lists to all children. Searching the website allows a user to find information on a variety of educational and emotional challenges that relate to children. Reading Rockets has defined sections of the website dedicated to the help of these children. Using the “Reading Topics A to Z” a user can navigate to the autism page. This page contains reading lists, research on autism, and educational resources for both parents and teachers.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/links.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020, July 07). Retrieved April 12, 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/links.html
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosts a robust and comprehensive resource page for families or individuals with autism. While not every link is geared towards parents and children with autism the majority of the resource links do offer support for the parent/child situation. Many of the sites listed in this document are listed on the CDC website in addition to other resources. Some other resources include data and statistics, federal resources, treatment, and screening and diagnosis.
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