Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center November 20, 2019
Seattle Children’s Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center offers lifelong learning for people 18 and older with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
Added Support
There are many valuable resources available through associations, publications and other blogs. Here are some of the ones we rely on for obtaining useful information.
Healthy Kids, Happy Kids June 27, 2019
Healthy Kids, Happy Kids is an online resource for trusted kids’ health advice, fun tips, random thoughts and adventures with Dr. Elisa Song.
Northwest Center May 20, 2019
Northwest Center is a leader in advancing equal opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR OUT-OF-BOUNDS BEHAVIOR IN THE SENSORY-SENSITIVE CHILD April 29, 2020
In a book likely to transform how parents manage many of their child’s daily struggles, Drs. Smith and Gouze explain the central and frequently unrecognized role that sensory processing problems play in a child’s emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Seattle Autism Center March 18, 2019
Seattle Children's Autism Center provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support for autism spectrum disorders.
The Profectum Parent Toolbox (PPT™) August 25, 2020
The PPT™ will guide you in your discovery of your child’s unique sensory and motor differences that are the foundation of how he or she experiences the world and ultimately interacts with you.
Advocacy & Legal Resources
Autism Law Hub April 29, 2020
The mission of the Hub is to be a central gathering place and clearinghouse for legal resources, people, ideas, and information to secure the rights of those affected by autism.
MENTAL HEALTH & AUTISM INSURANCE PROJECT April 29, 2020
Their mission is to assist families with children with autism spectrum disorders (and later other mental health conditions) to obtain medically necessary treatments through their health plans, so that they can ultimately reach their full potential.
Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy April 29, 2020
WAAA is the nation’s only legal advocate for people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities to access healthcare and education regardless of ability to pay.
Associations
National Autism Resources March 18, 2019
National Autism Resources Inc. is a global leader in providing cost effective, research based therapeutic tools that meet the needs of people on the autism spectrum.
Profectum March 18, 2019
Profectum Foundation is dedicated to advancing the development of all children, adolescents and adults with autism and special needs.
Autism Speaks March 18, 2019
Autism Speaks has grown into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism.
Events
The Profectum Event Calendar October 2, 2020
The Event Calendar at Profectum offers a variety of online events to help parents and caregivers navigate challenging time.
Parenting Autism Summit – October, 2020 September 30, 2020
Thirty of the world’s autism and parenting experts and influencers have come together to share the most effective symptom management and parenting strategies for autistic kids.
Calm the Chaos Challenge – October 2020 September 30, 2020
Participate in a free challenge for parents raising young kids with challenging behaviors.
Mental Health
Book: Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew July 29, 2020
Framed with both humor and compassion, the book describes ten characteristics that help illuminate—not define—children with autism.
Article: Emotional development in children with autism spectrum disorder July 29, 2020
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often find it hard to recognise and control emotions. But their skills in the area of emotional development can be improved, which in turn can help them understand and respond more appropriately to other people.
App: Autism Emotion July 29, 2020
Autism Emotion uses music and a photo slideshow to help teach about different emotions.
Technology
App: iTalkDoc September 29, 2020
The iTalkDoc app was created to help simplify communication for individuals with autism.
App: Autism Emotion July 29, 2020
Autism Emotion uses music and a photo slideshow to help teach about different emotions.
App: Social Story Creator & Library July 29, 2020
An amazing app for easily creating, sharing and printing educational social stories, visual schedules, and beautiful memories.