Resources

Autism Support Groups and Organizations:

http://www.autism-society.org/

The Autism Society is an organization that strives to improve the lives of those affected by autism. The Autism Society offers individual services, educational materials, advocacy, and public awareness services.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Autism Speaks is an organization that focuses on research and advocacy for those with autism. On their website you will find various links to family services, events, general information and various resource and educational guides. This website also offers “Tool Kits” which are designed to help newly diagnosed families.   

http://www.cafemom.com/group/112775?ct=search_top

About Autism: Support Across the Spectrum

This link is for an online support group that connects families with children with autism. This forum offers the opportunity to ask questions and receive advice from other parents in similar situations. Through this online community parents are able to connect with each other and learn from each other in a safe environment.

http://www.autismsociety-nc.org/index.php

This link is for the Autism Society of North Carolina. This local organization works to expand services for those with autism and offers training, education, and advocacy opportunities. On this website you will find general information about autism, services that the ASNC offers, and local upcoming events within the autism community of NC.

Podcasts:

http://aut.sagepub.com/site/podcast/podcast_dir.xhtml

This link provides a series of podcasts hosted by Dr. Laura Crane and describes current research that is featured in the journal: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. This podcast series would be helpful for a parent or educator who wants to stay current with autism research. Topics such as gender differences, technology, autism and the law, special education and social inclusion are covered throughout the podcast series.

http://www.autismpodcast.org/

This podcast is produced by Michael Boll, a school teacher and father of a ten-year old boy with autism. Boll discusses new technologies and treatments for people with autism and he also keeps up to date with current research. This podcast would be a good source for parents and educators interested in hearing a parent’s perspective.

http://autismtalkradio.com/

This link is for an online radio program that is produced by Steven Prussack, an occupational therapist who works with children with autism. Prussack discusses his own experiences, focusing on a holistic approach for working with students with autism. He frequently has guest speakers from within the autism community and covers a range of topics including how having a child with autism might affect the rest of the family. His show is targeted towards families with children with autism but would also be informational for others.