Are you looking for resources to help you understand how to help a loved-one who has Autism? If so, here are some websites that might help you in this endeavor.
Autism Websites
• Video for Kids and Families. ASD, for parents and caregivers: Amazing Things Happen https://youtu.be/7JdCY-cdgkI
• For Research Information/Interventions: National Autism Center - http://www.nationalautismcenter.org
• For Research Information/Interventions: National Professional Development Center on ASD
• Educating parents and professionals about Autism. First Signs.org
• For Elementary children: A great way to help a student with autism to communicate feelings is to use different pictures for the child to identify `his/her feelings with. Discover how to get a student with autism to start communicating with help from a special needs teacher in this video on autism. (01:29) http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=20964&CategoryID=6125
• A website with several positive interventions for ASD. https://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/about-npdc
• California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN). http://www.captain.ca.gov/ This website comes from the California Diagnostic Center. They include multiagency collaborations in their support of “evidenced based practices” (EBP). The focus is to provide information about EBP and interventions for Autism.
Are you unsure of whether you or a loved one has Autism? A comprehensive assessment, by a skilled Licensed Educational Psychologist, can answer that question, and identify a pathway forward with specific recommendations that are tailored to your unique needs. Knowledge is power, and it can be refreshing for a parent or child to know of their learning profile and strengths, as well as how to help with things that are challenging. For some individuals, a diagnosis will result in an individual qualifying for supports at school (such as accommodations, modifications, etc.). Feel free to reach out with any questions, and possibly get started on a comprehensive assessment!
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