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Autism
and Asperger's Syndrome
The
institute is devoted to
conducting and disseminating research information related to autism and
other childhood disorders. ARI publishes an excelllent quarterly
publication, The Autism Research
Review
International"
presenting current developments in biomedical and educational research.
I appreciate reading it, to help keep up with current developments.
This
website rrovides resources to learn about autism, parent support and
advocacy, and to learn what is happening in autism research.
An
amazing website ran by a
parent of a child with autism. It has over 2700 links related
to the many facets of autism, look in the "favorite links" section. The
site is especially strong in information about PECS and communication.
A
site written by a
mother of
children on the autism spectrum. Dana shares that she also qualifies as
having AS. This site contains a large amount of information
and
links.
The
official Social
Story™ Web
Site. The site contains guidelines for writing Social Stories,
articles, links and books for sale. The Gray Center is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to offering quality information and support to
parents, grandparents, teachers, therapists, employers and individuals
with ASD.
I
need help.® Communication
Bracelets are used across the world in learning environments
by
students and staff and also the health
industry by Occupational
Therapists, Speech and Language
clinics, hospitals, medical patients, group, nursing, assistive living
homes and families.
Bracelets are also used by deaf citizens, people who travel, assistive
technology companies.
Links
to autism
research and
information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National
Institute of Health
"This
web site provides articles,
educational resources, links to local, national and international
support groups, sources of professional help, lists of camps and
schools, conference information, recommended reading, and moderated
support message boards. The web site resources are an addition to the
annual conference, newsletter email and phone support provided by MAAP
Services."
"Success
Stories are
customizable stories on social, safety, and daily living skills for
children with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD, Fragile X
Syndrome,
Rett’s Syndrome, and other developmental
disabilities. Safety and
social skills are presented in engaging stories that focus on positive
ways to manage feelings, act safely, and use social skills in a variety
of situations. Individual social and safety concerns are further
addressed by customizing the stories for the child.
Customize
the child’s appearance based on
gender, hair
style and color, eye color, skin tone, glasses, and method of
communication. Alter the text to personalize the
story’s
content. Additional ideas for academic and language skill
development are included with each book."
An
autism publication via e-mail that monitors all major news sources,
websites and latest research for important and practical news.
Tinsnips
is a site
for special
education resources. It contains tools for teachers and
parents
of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and other children with
special needs.
"This
web site is a guide for parents, professionals, people with Asperger's
Syndrome, and their partners.
On this
site you will find resources,
information on my presentation schedule, messages and issues related to
Asperger's Syndrome, and papers Tony Attwood has written on related
topics.
ArticlesThis
is why people need to be
nviting and make it fun for children with autism to make visual
contact. Visual contact can't be forced or it will increase these
children's stress level.
"Despite
its many benefits,
exercise is often overlooked by parents due to their own inactive
lifestyle or being too busy. But when physical exercise is cheap, safe,
and healthy, it should be one of the first interventions for a child on
the autism spectrum. Motivating your child may be difficult at first,
and you may need to shape the exercise around an interest they have.
Once it forms part of the child's routine, motivation is usually no
longer a problem."
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