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Disclaimer:
It is important to note that autism is a passionate topic to many individuals. There are multiple opinions regarding the same topics. There are going to be websites and information with opposing sides and sometimes opposite information.
It is also important to note that there are certain groups and organizations that have been mixed up in controversy that you can read about. It does not always mean that the information they give you is wrong but they might not conduct their organization in the most sought after fashion. It is always important to fact check and to make your own informed decisions.
It is always important to consult with medical personnel and trained professionals regarding treatment and interventions.
Milestones Autism Resources develops tool kits regarding some of the most frequently asked questions and talked about topics. Tool Kits are a great way to locate more information, more detailed answers and additional suggested resources. These have been developed to assist individual and families with personal planning and navigation of common challenges experienced in the world of autism.
This website can make you feel overwhelmed with the moving around on different pages. It does not appear to be the most user friendly. Once you locate the toolkits, it is easier to locate what you want.
The Child Mind Institute is website that has something to offer everyone. It has information and resources for areas of care, education, and science. It has "A Complete Guide to Autism" resource that is very throughout and gives you the ability to select links for popular topics for more information. The website also offers the autism guide in Spanish.
This website has few cons to the eye. As always, read the disclaimer at the top.
Spark Autism Research is one of the leading genetic research companies. Individuals with ASD or their faimilies can register on the website for free. If qualified, genetic testing could be provided for free. The website also provides webinars, a video library, and has a list of other resources regardless of testing qualification status.
You must register on this site. It takes about 20 minutes to register. Not all families will qualify for testing.
Lost At School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them By: Dr. Ross W. Greene
Dr. Ross W. Greene’s “Lost at School,” provides an excellent resource for educators dealing with challenging student behaviors. This book provides teachers with the perspective to view these behaviors in a different way. It shows how to collaborativetly work with students to solve these behaviors. It gives the methods and provides the framework for getting to the "why" of the behavior and how to help the student with the expected behavior. This book could also be beneficial for parents that might be struggling with getting the services they feel their child requires and are needing to advocate for their child at school. You can find the book below!
This book is heavily directed towards educators but can be read by anyone.
Turn Autism Around: An Action Guide for Parents of Young Children with Early Signs of Autism
By: Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera
This book calls attention to the fact that parents can make a huge impact on their child through behavioral practices taught at home. Developmental delays and signs of autism typically show up before 18 months of age, yet children are often not diagnosed until they are 4 or 5 years old. Dr. Barbera uses the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) married with a positive, child-friendly methodology that she claims any parent can use, to learn to teach communication skills, socialization strategies, as well as tackle sleep, eating, potty training, and behavior challenges in a positive, effective, and lasting way. This is a good resource for families and caregivers of young children that you feel might be on the spectrum or are experiencing developmental delays.
Not everyone will like the strategy in the book. Every child is different and therefore the practices and outcomes for each scenario will vary to some degree. As always, as mentioned above, consult medical professionals regarding treatment.