We started the discussion of Autism in 2005. There is such a huge increase in Autism and Autism Spectrum diagnoses that we need reliable information on this topic. We will try to keep this section up-dated as possible.

Autism  occurrence is rising dramatically. Autism Speaks is involved with research into causes, preventions, and treatment. This article, Autism’s Rising Numbers, discusses the scope of the problem and the current need for resources to help those with autism and their families.

What is Autism?:

• Video describing What Autism Is.
• High Functioning Autism – Learn what it is and how it is different from Asperger written by a mom and educator.
• Understanding Aspergers
• Autism awareness and updated information 2013
• Autism Science Foundation A site with reliable, up-to-date information about autism and current research.

Early Awareness of Symptoms of Autism:

• Autism Early Warning Signs  Downloadable booklet from Autism Science Foundation.

Early Intervention for Children with Autism/Autism Spectrum:

•  100 Day Kit. This is a valuable help for the early days after an autism diagnosis for your child.

Parenting a Child with Autism/Autism Spectrum Symptoms:

• An article for Dad’s of kids with special needs: Guide for Dads
• Routines and Special needs kids: Routines and Children with Disabilities
• Tool Kits from Autism Speaks are specific help and directions for parents dealing with all sorts of challenges with their autistic or autism spectrum children. These tool kits are downloadable free resources from a reliable source.
• Sesame Street Resources for parents of children with autism
• Teaching Important Life Skills – Directions in breaking down a new skill into its component parts.
• Autism Parenting Magazine– You must subscribe for this magazine, but it looks like there are a lot of articles in each issue.

Teaching and Relating to Children with Autism:

• Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism – This is an excellent resource for parents and teachers to help teach those with Autism by Temple Grandin, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor, Colorado State University. Temple has Autism Spectrum Disorder and is highly successful.
• Relating to autistic kids  is an article that describes the best way to help autistic children to communicate, not just answer questions.
• National Autism Center – A rich source of information relating to children and teens with autism spectrum disorder.
• A pamphlet on attributes that lead to success in special needs kids: Attributes for Success