Recommended Websites

Is it Autism?

Introduction to Autism

Introduction to Treatment for Autism

ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis)

Adult Issues and Transition

Asperger Syndrome

Assistive Technology

Behavior

Families

Links for Providers and Educators

Special Education

Social Skills

Act Early, Learn the Signs (Screening Information and Video)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/

A Parent’s Guide to Assessment
www.researchautism.org/resources/reading/index.asp

First Signs
http://www.firstsigns.org/index.html

Technical Information on Diagnosis
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html

You Are Not Alone – For parents whose child recently received a diagnosis
http://nichcy.org/families-community/notalone

Autism Speaks First 100 Days Toolkit (for new families)
http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/100-day-kit

ASA (Autism Society of America) http://www.autism-society.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/autism

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Autism Fact Sheet http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Autism.htm

Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/

Autism Speaks Video Glossary http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/video-glossary

A Parent’s Guide to Research www.researchautism.org/resources/reading/index.asp

Autism 101: A Free Online Course (Autism Society of America)
http://support.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_course

Autism Internet Modules- These modules have information on different intervention strategies along with video examples http://www.autisminternetmodules.org/user_mod.php

What is ABA? http://www.centerforautism.com/aba-therapy.aspx

Selecting a Provider http://www.centerforautism.com/aba-therapy.aspx click on "Choosing a Provider"

"General Considerations in Choosing a Director of ABA Services”
http://www.apbahome.net/guidelines_consumer.php?pg=1

Behavior Analyst Certification Board List of Registered BCBAs http://www.bacb.com/index.php?page=100155

The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies Indepth Info on Using ABA for Autism Treatment http://www.behavior.org/interest.php?id=2

A Guide for Transition to Adulthood www.researchautism.org/resources/reading/index.as

Autism After Age 21
www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntlc8_autism_after_21

Easter Seals “Living with Autism” Study (2009) http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntlc8_living_with_autism_study_home

Transition to Adulthood
http://nichcy.org/transition-to-adulthood-for-individuals-with-asd

Project Forum: “Autism Challenges Related to Secondary Transition” http://www.projectforum.org/docs/autism_secondary_transition.pdf (technical)

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition www.ncset.org

Going to College – A resource for teens with disabilities www.going-to-college.org

Autism in the Workplace – from Autism Speaks     www.autismspeaks.org/press/autism_in_the_workplace.php

“What’s Unique About Asperger Disorder?” – Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/about-autism/aspergers-syndrome/

Tony Attwood ~ Noted author on Asperger Syndrome http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/

Family Center on Technology and Disability. Download the Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology available in English or Spanish http://www.fctd.info/

Missouri Assistive Technology Program
http://www.at.mo.gov/

Behavior at Home http://nichcy.org/schoolage/behavior/athome

Behavior at School http://nichcy.org/schoolage/behavior/atschool

Behavior Expertise http://nichcy.org/schoolage/behavior/expertise

Siblings http://nichcy.org/families-community/siblings

What is Respite Care? www.autism-pdd.net/respite.html

An Educator’s Guide to Autism http://www.researchautism.org/resources/reading/index.asp#Educator

An Educator’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome http://www.researchautism.org/resources/reading/index.asp#Asperger

Autism Spectrum Disorders Knowledge Path (from The Maternal & Child Health Library at Georgetown University) www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_autism.html

Interdisciplinary Technical Assistance Center on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (ITAC)
www.aucd.org/itac/template/index.cfm

The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/

Missouri Parents Act - http://www.ptimpact.org/

The 10 Basic Steps in Special Education - http://nichcy.org/schoolage/steps

Dispute Resolution - http://nichcy.org/schoolage/disputes

All About the IEP - http://nichcy.org/schoolage/iep

Effective Practices for Education - http://nichcy.org/schoolage/effective-practices

Wrightslaw - www.wrightslaw.com

PACER Center - www.pacer.org

National Information Clearinghouse for Children and Youth with Disabilities
http://nichcy.org/research/ee/social-skills

Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) – collection of social skills articles in their online library - http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=356

Social Thinking- Michelle Garcia Winner (materials) - www.socialthinking.com