Advocacy Tool Kit

The Advocacy Tool Kit from Autism Speaks aims to help both individuals with autism and their families develop and use advocacy skills in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/advocacy

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Guide

A team of lawyers has put together a helpful guide to help families understand the IEP process. This 26 page guide contains an IEP timeline and clearly lays out the steps to take throughout the IEP process. The guide also includes lots of tips, resources, and answers to FAQs.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/iep-guide

Guide for Managing Constipation in Children

From the Autism Speaks website:

"Many children have constipation. Children with autism might have more problems with constipation than other children. Difficulty with things like sitting on the toilet and eating different foods can make treating constipation challenging.

The Guide for Managing Constipation in Children Tool Kit for Parents was created to provide strategies and resources for parents of children with autism who have problems with constipation along with issues that can make treating it difficult."

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/find-resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/tools-you-can-use/atn-air-p-guide-managing-constipation-children

Take It From Temple: 5 Tips for Working with Children with Autism E-Book

A free e-book from Presence Learning based on a webinar by Temple Grandin. Please note that Presence Learning requires you to enter your name and e-mail address to access the free e-book download.

http://presencelearning.com/resources/library/temple-grandin-5-tips-working-with-children-autism/

Sleep Strategies Toolkit

Many children with ASD have difficulty with sleep, which can be stressful for the children and their families. These guides are designed to provide parents with strategies to improve sleep in their child affected by (ASD). The suggestions in this tool kit are based on both research and clinical experience of sleep experts.

There is a guide for children and a guide for teens.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/tools-you-can-use/sleep-tool-kit

Parent's Guide to Toilet Training in Autism

This tool kit provides caregivers tips to increase toileting success by teaching toileting skills, providing advice on preparing schedules and routines and promoting visual supports.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/atn-air-p-toilet-training

Tools for Successful Vision Exams

New experiences, including medical visits, can be difficult for individuals with autism. A trip to the optometrist’s office for a vision exam is one type of medical visit that can be challenging because an eye exam may be upsetting for patients who are over-reactive to sensory input. Because exams are done infrequently, desensitization through repetitive visits does not usually occur. The video Vision Exams for Individuals with Autism and accompanying social narrative lead families and caregivers through a visit to the optometrist’s office and a full, step-by-step vision exam. These tools can also provide insight into preparing ahead of time to make the visit as smooth, anxiety-free and productive as possible.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/find-resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/tools-you-can-use/atn-air-p-tools-successful-vision-exams

Guides to Pica for Parents and Professionals

Pica, the repeated eating of non-food items, is an eating problem displayed by some children with autism. The parent guide provides useful information for those seeking help in understanding and managing pica exhibited by their child. The professionals guide provides information for primary medical providers about the behavioral treatment of the pica of children with autism.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/atn-air-p-pica-guides

Intro to Autism Tutorial

A free online tutorial that provides information about autism and includes strategies for both parents and teachers. From PositivelyAutism.com.

http://www.positivelyautism.com/autism/

"What is Autism?" Guide

An 18 page guide from AutismHelp.info: http://www.autismhelp.info/App_CmsLib/Media/Lib/1203/M3422_v1_634671610281785910.pdf

Autism Guide for Military Families

Here's a link to the Autism Speaks resource page for military families. It includes an autism guide and links to support resources.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/military-families/resources

An Educator's Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

A free e-book download from the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).


http://www.researchautism.org/resources/OAR_Guide_Asperger.pdf

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Grandparents Guide to Autism

In honor of National Grandparents Month, Autism Speaks has released a new resource: A Grandparent's Guide to Autism. Thanks to all of the wonderful grandparents of our teriffic kids!

http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/agrandparentsguide.pdf

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An Educator's Guide to Autism Book

A free e-book download from the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).

http://www.researchautism.org/resources/OAR_EducatorsGuide.pdf

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NIH Book on Autism

A free book download from the National Institute of Health. Includes diagnostic information, treatment options, and research into causes and treatment. A good resource for a parent new to autism or a family considering intervention options.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/autism/nimhautismspectrum.pdf

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Teaching Students with Autism: A Resource Guide for Schools

A helpful online book from the British Columbia Ministry of Education, Special Programs Branch. Includes chapters on characteristics, teaching strategies, managing behavior, and IEP development.

http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/specialed/docs/autism.pdf

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Evidence-Based Practices Comparison Chart

This chart compares the lists of evidence-based interventions for children with autism developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the National Autism Center, and the National Professional Development Center on ASD. Brief descriptions of the practices are also included.

http://www.autism-society.org/living-with-autism/treatment-options/ebp-comparison-chart-o.pdf

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Autism Fact Sheets in Multiple Languages

A listing of Autism fact sheets and information in many languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, and others. From Philly Health Info.org.

http://www.phillyhealthinfo.org/index.php/health_topics/more_information/Autism/Non-English%20Resources/

Easter Seals State Autism Profiles

State by state information on demographics, state services, insurance information, and education links.

http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntlc8_autism_state_profiles