Summer Travel Tips for Vacation-Goers on the Autism Spectrum
If you are planning a road trip this summer, check out our tips for easing the stress for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum.
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Getting back to a sense of normal can cause stress and anxiety for kids with ASD. Here are some strategies to help ease the transition.
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Pinterest is a great way to create your own MAP for navigating Autism. Here's how to do it.
Resources
Browse our vetted providers, information and articles by category to offer the support and guidance you need.
Center For Disease Control’s Autism Resource Page
CDC is committed to continuing to provide essential data on ASD, search for factors that put children at risk for ASD and possible causes, and develop resources that help identify children with ASD as early as possible.
Autism Grown Up
Autism Grown Up, Inc. is a non-profit organization that primarily serves the autism community online. Their tools and materials are created for people on the autism spectrum and their support networks to use. They define support network as family members, peers, professionals, employers, and other important stakeholders.
TERI: Training, Education & Resource Institute
TERI offers training and education opportunities designed to meet each student’s specific needs.
Autism Society: Mental Health & Respite: Information and Resources
The Autism Society team and their Panel of Professional Advisors put together Mental Health and Respite resources for families to find relief.
The Museum of Special Art (MOSA)
The Museum of Special Art (MOSA) is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation developed to meet the current needs of children and adults with disabilities by providing access to the visual arts, educational opportunities, and career development for artists with disabilities.
Blog: Dr. Nicole Beurkens
The latest information, strategies, and research on safe and effective approaches to help your child have better behavior, naturally.
SAVORY GoBeNUTS
A yummy, healthy snack recipe featuring almonds!
Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center
Blossom Behavioral Wellness Center specializes in early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs.
UWAC AUTISM STORIES
The University of Washington Autism Center: Autism Stories Project is an idea inspired by StoryCorps, based on the belief that everyone has an important story to share, and that these stories connect and strengthen us.