July 30, 2006
Teaching Children With Autism: Social Stories
SITE: Teaching Children With Autism: Social Stories
URL: http://www.polyxo.com/socialstories/
DESCRIPTION: Great site to help parents learn about using social stories and how to write them. Included is a strong introduction to social stories and numerous examples of social stories that can be adapted for your children and students. These stories can be adapted, copied, or just serve as inspiration to help parents and educators write social stories for their own children.
Posted by cseeman at 10:13 PM | Comments (0)
July 29, 2006
Social Stories: An Introduction (BBB Autism Support Network)
SITE: Social Stories: An Introduction (BBB Autism Support Network)
URL: http://www.bbbautism.com/pdf/article_27_Social_Stories.pdf
Description: Nice introductory article by Gary J. Heffner that outlines the roles, functions and directions on how to create social studies.
Posted by cseeman at 11:15 PM | Comments (0)
Social Stories (from the Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding site)
SITE: Social Stories (from the Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding site)
URL: http://www.thegraycenter.org/socialstories.cfm
Description: Great website from one of the leading figures in the use of social stories for children and older people with ASD. Included from this site are information on: What is a Social Storyâ„¢ ; How do I write a Social Storyâ„¢; Guidelines for writing Social Storiesâ„¢ ; and information on how to purchase Carol Gray's books on the subject.
Posted by cseeman at 11:11 PM | Comments (0)
Social Stories: An Introduction (From Autism Home Page)
SITE: Social Stories: An Introduction (From Autism Home Page)
URL: http://groups.msn.com/TheAutismHomePage/socialstories.msnw
Description: Very nice site with good descriptive information and links about social stories. Some of the links are out of date, but they are typically good.
Posted by cseeman at 11:09 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Real Stories and Tips (Beach Center on Disability)
SITE: Autism Real Stories and Tips (Beach Center on Disability)
URL: http://www.beachcenter.org/stories/?act=view&type=Disability%20Category&id=18
DESCRIPTION: From the Beach Center on Disability from the University of Kansas, the "Real Stories and Tips" section includes "authentic helpful narratives collected by Beach Center staff or Beach Center Website users." The tips are "steps, procedures or strategies that have been recommended by Website users or Beach Center Staff." There are other disabilities documented in this site as well. These stories are brief and help provide the many different faces of autism and related disorders. Included on that page are links to other ASD resources on the Beach Center site and elsewhere.
Posted by cseeman at 09:32 AM | Comments (0)
July 27, 2006
General Autism Resources on the Internet
SITE: General Autism Resources on the Internet
URL: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cseeman/Files/asd/autism_resources_internet_Seeman.pdf
DESCRIPTION: Article written by Corey Seeman for the newsletter of the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio's newsletter, the ANSO Forum. This article focuses on general websites and information available to people interested in Autism.
Posted by cseeman at 02:42 PM | Comments (0)
Oh Brother! Resources and Books about Autism and Siblings
SITE: Oh Brother! Resources and Books about Autism and Siblings
URL: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cseeman/Files/asd/autism_sibling_Seeman.pdf
DESCRIPTION: Article written by Corey Seeman for the newsletter of the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio's newsletter, the ANSO Forum. This article focuses on resources that would be of use for siblings (and parents) who have an Autistic family member.
Posted by cseeman at 02:41 PM | Comments (0)
Bibliographies and Suggested Readings for Autism on the Internet
SITE: Bibliographies and Suggested Readings for Autism on the Internet
URL: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cseeman/Files/asd/autism_bibliographies_Seeman.pdf
DESCRIPTION: Article written by Corey Seeman for the newsletter of the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio's newsletter, the ANSO Forum. This article focuses on books and other printed materials on Autism.
Posted by cseeman at 02:40 PM | Comments (0)
Government Documents and Resources about Autism on the Internet
SITE: Government Documents and Resources about Autism on the Internet
URL: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cseeman/Files/asd/autism_gov_docs_Seeman.pdf
DESCRIPTION: Article written by Corey Seeman for the newsletter of the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio's newsletter, the ANSO Forum. This article focuses on government resources for information on Autism.
Posted by cseeman at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)
Sibling Support Project (The Arc of the United States)
SITE: Sibling Support Project (The Arc of the United States)
URL: http://www.thearc.org/siblingsupport/
DESCRIPTION: These pages are from the Arc, a group that seeks to create an inclusive environment for all the "children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in every community." The Sibling Support Project "seeks to increase the peer support and information opportunities for brothers and sisters of people with special needs and to increase parents' and providers' understanding of sibling issues." This site includes information on the support project itself, workshop information, help with connecting to other siblings of special needs individuals, publications, and links. The site also has a section called sibshops, based on the books and curriculum material that is available to support the siblings.
Posted by cseeman at 08:25 AM | Comments (0)
The Ride Together
SITE: The Ride Together
URL: http://www.theridetogether.com/
DESCRIPTION: This website accompanies the book of the same name, written by Paul and Judy Karasik (Washington Square Press, 2003 (hardcover) and 2004 (paperback)). The book, told in Judy's prose and Paul's cartoons, tells the story of growing up with their autistic brother David in the 1950s and 1960s. The website includes reviews, excerpts, information on the authors, interviews, link, other information on their book and their family, and recipes ("to atone for the sin of having created something as self-serving as a website").
Posted by cseeman at 08:23 AM | Comments (0)
Information for Siblings (National Autistic Society)
SITE: Information for Siblings (National Autistic Society)
URL: http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=124&a=2624
DESCRIPTION: From the National Autistic Society (United Kingdom), this excellent site has compiled excellent information for both parents and siblings. The main sections of this page include: basic information, personal stories, and other resources. The basic information is geared to adults, but has links and lists of books that provide resources for siblings of all ages. Personal stories includes just a few narratives written by siblings that are hosted on the National Autistic Society home page.
Posted by cseeman at 08:23 AM | Comments (0)
Sibling Issues Page -- Autism Society of America
SITE: Sibling Issues Page -- Autism Society of America
URL: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=livingsiblings
DESCRIPTION: From the Autism Society of America, a nice concise description of the relationship between the individual with ASD and his or her siblings. Also written by Dr. Sandra Harris, this is a good introduction geared towards parents and adult siblings.
Posted by cseeman at 08:22 AM | Comments (0)
Siblings of Children with Autism: an interview with Sandra Harris
SITE: Siblings of Children with Autism: an interview with Sandra Harris
URL: http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/autism/interview-harris.htm
DESCRIPTION: From Children's Disabilities Information website, this interview is with Dr. Sandra Harris, co-author of Siblings of Children with Autism (Woodbine House, 2003). This has some nice key points to consider when evaluating or supporting the sibling relationship to someone with ASD.
Posted by cseeman at 08:21 AM | Comments (0)
Discussion Lists from Autism Resources
SITE: Discussion Lists from Autism Resources
URL: http://www.autism-resources.com/links-discussion.html
DESCRIPTION: A valuable list (with links) of many listservs that focus on ASD and the Autistic community. The list is not generally annotated, but enough information is provided to assist those people looking to join new lists.
Posted by cseeman at 07:11 AM | Comments (0)
NIFCA -- Network of International Farm Communities for Autism (hosted by MCO)
SITE: NIFCA -- Network of International Farm Communities for Autism (hosted by MCO)
URL: http://mailman.mco.edu/mailman/listinfo/nifca
DESCRIPTION: This listserv involves a "discussion of farmstead communities which meet the residential, vocational and recreational needs of the growing population of adults with autism." (according to the information page). Though not very active, this list is valuable for looking at alternative communities for people with ASD and explore "...issues of political impact, financing, staffing, programming, behavioral intervention, continuing education, and farmstead logistics and growth." The list is hosted by the Medical College of Ohio.
Posted by cseeman at 07:11 AM | Comments (0)
Autism Mailing List
SITE: Autism Mailing List
URL: http://www.autism-resources.com/mailinglist.html
DESCRIPTION: This listserv is very active and includes a wide range of people with ASD as well as those caring for loved ones and students with ASD. The list is an open e-mail-based forum to discuss autism and is very active, with as many as 1000 postings a month.
Posted by cseeman at 07:10 AM | Comments (0)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Autism Listserv
SITE: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Autism Listserv (subscribe)
URL: http://list.nih.gov/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=autism&A=1 (subscribe)
DESCRIPTION: This listserv from the National Institutes of Health provides information on autism, geared primarily for professionals working with people who have ASD. As of 2003, this list has not been very active, but still provides some valuable information. For more information on the list and to view the archives page, visit: http://list.nih.gov/archives/autism.html (Login required).
Posted by cseeman at 07:09 AM | Comments (0)
Autism Michigan List (Yahoo Groups free membership required)
SITE: Autism Michigan List (Yahoo Groups free membership required)
URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-Michigan/
DESCRIPTION: This e-mail list is for anyone with or associated with ASD, primarily in the state of Michigan. You need to be a member of Yahoo (free membership available through above link) to be on this list. The list is intended to provide resource information & support, primarily for parents and teachers, and a number of people share their experiences with local professionals, therapies, and school districts. This list is fairly active with an average of 200 or more postings per month.
Posted by cseeman at 07:09 AM | Comments (0)
Autism Message Board (from Autism Society of Ohio)
SITE: Autism Message Board (from Autism Society of Ohio)
URL: http://msgboard.autismohio.org/
DESCRIPTION: This message board offers a variety of information and questions (with answers) on living with autism in Ohio. This board is open for everyone to post and so has its share of odd and off topic postings. It is very useful for events and meetings in the state, as well as the names of contacts in the community who work with autistic children.
Posted by cseeman at 07:08 AM | Comments (0)
Autism Forum of Northwest Ohio (e-mail forum sponsored by the Medical College of Ohio)
SITE: Autism Forum of Northwest Ohio (e-mail forum sponsored by the Medical College of Ohio)
URL: http://mailman.mco.edu/mailman/listinfo/autism
DESCRIPTION: The Autism Forum of Northwest Ohio is an e-mail list discussion among a regional professionals working to help address the needs of individuals with autism. The list maintains a message archives that is available to subscribers.
Posted by cseeman at 07:08 AM | Comments (0)
Northwest Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center
SITE: Northwest Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center
URL: http://www.nwoserrc.k12.oh.us/
DESCRIPTION: The Northwest Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center has an excellent site for parents, caregivers and educators. The sites has links pages for parents, educators, and more general material such as assistive technology and other programs to help children with special needs. Site also includes the current and archival issues of their newsletter (Northwest Passages) that "contains articles by our staff and others, important resources, web links, and other items of interest to parents, educators, service providers, agency personnel, and other shareholders in the education of children with disabilities."
Posted by cseeman at 06:56 AM | Comments (0)
Ohio Department of Education - Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools Serving Children with Disabilities
SITE: Ohio Department of Education - Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools Serving Children with Disabilities
URL: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/exceptional_children/children_with_disabilities/Operating_Standards/default.asp
DESCRIPTION: The Ohio Department of Education's Operating Standards for Ohio's Schools Serving Children with Disabilities provides the framework for the state's legal responsibility to educate children with ASD and other disabilities. These rules were established on July 1, 2002 and are intended to improve the conditions and opportunities for children with disabilities. The actual implementation at the local school level might vary, so it is important to know one's rights under this law.
Posted by cseeman at 06:54 AM | Comments (0)
Ohio Department of Education
SITE: Ohio Department of Education
URL: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/
DESCRIPTION: The Ohio Department of Education has a great deal of resources and information for parents of children with ASD. Resources specifically related to children with ASD are found under the Office for Exceptional Children (http://www.ode.state.oh.us/exceptional_children/Children_with_Disabilities/default.asp). Material here includes information on the Autism Scholarship Program, news, information on IEPs (individual educational programs), and other resources. This is an important place to find out what the state's legal requirements are for a child with ASD.
Posted by cseeman at 06:52 AM | Comments (0)
Autism Scholarship Program (from the Ohio Legal Rights Service)
SITE: Autism Scholarship Program (from the Ohio Legal Rights Service)
URL: http://olrs.ohio.gov/ASP/olrs_FSCAutismScholarship.asp
DESCRIPTION: Comprehensive information on the Autism Scholarship Program, a program from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) (through House Bill (HB) 95). The program "provides parents of a qualified child identified as having autism with the choice of sending their child to a special education program, other than the one operated by the resident school district, to receive the services outlined in the child's individualized education program (IEP). The program allows ODE to pay a scholarship to a parent of each qualified child with autism. The scholarship amount is the lesser of the fee charged by the provider or $15,000 per fiscal year. Per HB 95, a child who is awarded a scholarship will be counted in the resident district's student funding count. ODE is then required to deduct the scholarship amount from the resident district's state funding." These resources include rules, guidelines, and application forms.
Posted by cseeman at 06:51 AM | Comments (0)
Autism Resources in Ohio (from the Ohio Legal Rights Service)
SITE: Autism Resources in Ohio (from the Ohio Legal Rights Service)
URL: http://olrs.ohio.gov/asp/olrs_AutismResources.asp
DESCRIPTION: The Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) is an independent state agency and the federally and state designated Protection and Advocacy system and Client Assistance Program for people with disabilities in the State of Ohio. This site provides information on several state programs and initiatives on ASD. They include: the Autism Scholarship Program, the Ohio Autism Taskforce; Publication About Autism and Services in Ohio; the Autism Waiver; and links to Ohio Autism Organizations
Posted by cseeman at 06:50 AM | Comments (0)
Governor's Council On People with Disabilities
SITE: Governor's Council On People with Disabilities
URL: http://gcpd.ohio.gov/
DESCRIPTION: The Governor's Council On People with Disabilities site has some good information on initiatives and news relating to children and adults with Disabilities. Of note are sections that provide links for people with disabilities and the outlines of various committees of this Council.
Posted by cseeman at 06:50 AM | Comments (0)
Autism Spectrum Disorder Service Guidelines from the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
SITE: Autism Spectrum Disorder Service Guidelines from the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
URL: http://ddc.ohio.gov/Pub/ASDGuide.PDF
DESCRIPTION: Titled "Autism: Reaching for a Brighter Future," This long document (105 pages as a 849KB PDF file), is intended to offer basic support and best practices for individuals with Autistic Specturm Disorders from birth to 21 years. The intended audience is everyone that works with people on the autistic spectrum: families, educators, medical professionals, care providers and other service providers. These are not written as mandatory activities, but as a guide for people working with ASD individuals. This is a great introductory work on the subject.
Posted by cseeman at 06:49 AM | Comments (0)
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
SITE: Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
URL: http://www.ddc.ohio.gov/
DESCRIPTION: The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council's mission is "to create change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life." This resource has numerous links to news, projects, publications, and their quarterly newsletter (http://www.ddc.ohio.gov/Pub/DDQuarterly.htm).
Posted by cseeman at 06:48 AM | Comments (0)
THOMAS database (Legislative Information on the Internet) from the Library of Congress
SITE: THOMAS database (Legislative Information on the Internet) from the Library of Congress
URL: http://thomas.loc.gov/
DESCRIPTION: A search engine for legislative information on the Internet. The THOMAS World Wide Web system went online in January 1995, and provides full text reports, hearings, bill text, committee reports and the Congressional Record for the past few years. The material covered in THOMAS and the date ranges for each of those material types is described on this page: http://thomas.loc.gov/home/abt_thom.html. This is a great resource for finding out information on Government action on Autism and related disorders.
Posted by cseeman at 06:44 AM | Comments (0)
Pennsylvania Autism Task Force - Adult Needs Subcommittee Report
SITE: Pennsylvania Autism Task Force - Adult Needs Subcommittee Report
URL: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/general/aboutdpw/secretarypublicwelfare/autismtaskforce/003671668.htm
DESCRIPTION: From the Autism Task Force under the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, this report provides "recommendations for the creation of a new system for the provision of services to adults with autism within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania." Unique in its approach towards only adults with ASD, this report is very valuable as a resource for people looking at these issues. The sections of the report are: introductory materials; state of current practice in serving adults with autism; problems with existing practices; potential solutions to improve existing practices; and summary recommendations. For the main Autism Task Force Report, visit http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/General/AboutDPW/SecretaryPublicWelfare/AutismTaskForce/
Posted by cseeman at 06:43 AM | Comments (0)
Autism Main Page from the California Department of Developmental Services
SITE: Autism Main Page from the Department of Developmental Services
URL: http://www.dds.ca.gov/autism/autism_main.cfm
DESCRIPTION: The Autism page for the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) includes valuable resources and reports for people looking at issues of increasing prevalence of autism and services officered by state governments. California has been one of the most active states in identifying autism and finding solutions for parents and educators in the public school systems.
Posted by cseeman at 06:43 AM | Comments (0)
Principal Findings from the Epidemiology of Autism in California (M.I.N.D. Institute at UC-San Diego)
SITE: Principal Findings from the Epidemiology of Autism in California (M.I.N.D. Institute at UC-San Diego)
URL: http://www.dds.ca.gov/autism/pdf/study_final.pdf
DESCRIPTION: This landmark study was commissioned by the California Legislature and submitted on October 17, 2002. The study was commissioned after the 1999 study from the Department of Developmental Services issued a report titled “Changes in the Population of Persons with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders in California’s Developmental Services System: 1987 through 1998� showed an increase of reported cases of autism of 273% during that timespan. The University of California’s Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (M.I.N.D.) Institute conducted this comprehensive pilot study to examine factors that may be associated with this increase. This 70 page reports is one of the most important documents examining the increased rate of ASD.
Posted by cseeman at 06:41 AM | Comments (0)
No Child Left Behind - Desktop Reference
SITE: No Child Left Behind - Desktop Reference
URL: http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/account/nclbreference/index.html
DESCRIPTION: Resources associated with the No Child Left Behind Bill that (theoretically) establishes standards and guidelines for public education in the United States. This law, signed in early 2002, has been considered to provide states with the funding and flexibility to meet the needs of all children with special needs such as autism.
Posted by cseeman at 06:39 AM | Comments (0)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Vaccines and Autism Theory)
SITE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Vaccines and Autism Theory)
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/vacsafe/concerns/autism/
DESCRIPTION: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been an active proponent for the safety of the MMR vaccine and has conducted studies to examine the hypothesis that vaccines have a part in the cause of autism in children. While many organizations see this group as supporting the establishment view that there is no connection between the MMR vaccine and autism, they have produced a useful website that includes many links for people examining this potential connection. This page includes many links to research papers, statistics, and other sources that examine the connection between the two.
Posted by cseeman at 06:37 AM | Comments (0)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Autism Information Center)
SITE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Autism Information Center)
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/ddautism.htm
DESCRIPTION: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities has a very good resource for Autism. These pages have a number of resources that are useful including a page describing Autism, updated list of ASD projects at the CDC, list of governmental projects at other federal and state agencies, resources, and a great kids' page (geared to children between 4th and 6th grade) for teaching about ASD.
Posted by cseeman at 06:37 AM | Comments (0)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
SITE: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
URL: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/autism/
DESCRIPTION: The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development's Autism page documents the work of this organization that is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is one of the primary Institutes conducting research into the various aspects of autism, including its causes, prevalence, and treatments. While this site has links to a number of interesting reports, the dates of these reports appear primarily through 2001 with only a few extending to 2002. Still, this is an important resource for information on Autism.
Posted by cseeman at 06:21 AM | Comments (0)
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
SITE: Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/autismiacc/index.cfm
DESCRIPTION: Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) was mandated by the Children's Health Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-310), Title I, Section 104. The charge of the committee is to coordinate autism research and other efforts within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) at the NIH has been designated the lead for this activity. This page includes links to numerous reports of the activities of the committee and other government agencies.
Posted by cseeman at 06:16 AM | Comments (0)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) information page from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
SITE: Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) information page from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/autismmenu.cfm
DESCRIPTION: Excellent basic source of information on Autism Spectrum Disorders from the National Institute of Mental Health. This is a nice overview of the condition, signs & symptoms, treatment options, and local services. This is a great general resource.
Posted by cseeman at 06:15 AM | Comments (0)
Autism Page from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
SITE: Autism Page from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/autismmenu.cfm
DESCRIPTION: Excellent source of information on Autism from the National Institute of Mental Health. These links used to include the 1997 booklet that was very good, though older, but this does not appear to be available any longer. This site also includes information from the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee and the NIH Autism Listserv.
Posted by cseeman at 06:15 AM | Comments (0)
Autism 101 (Online Course from Autism Society of America)
SITE: Autism 101 (Online Course from Autism Society of America)
URL: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=course
DESCRIPTION: An online course from the Autism Society of America provides useful information on Autism, especially for those trying to learn more about the condition. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The course covers the following areas: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder; Treatment Options; Treatment Assistance; Transition to Adulthood; and More Information and Resources.
Posted by cseeman at 06:04 AM | Comments (0)
July 26, 2006
Pathfinders for Autism Resource Center
SITE: Pathfinders for Autism Resource Center
URL: http://www.pathfindersforautism.org
DESCRIPTION: A valuable resource, primarily geared towards parents of children with autism spectrum disorders in Maryland. Pathfinders for Autism is a parent sponsored non-profit organization that specifically addresses the services available to families in Maryland. The website is also valuable in the context of general information provided on ASD.
Posted by cseeman at 10:17 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Society Ontario
SITE: Autism Society Ontario
URL: http://www.autismontario.com/
DESCRIPTION: Autism Society Ontario (Canada) has 29 chapters and provides information and advocacy for people with ASD throughout the Province of Ontario. The website is valuable for looking at services offered and available in Ontario. Of particular interest is the resources pages that offers sections on behavior, communication, diet, education, health, medication, Ontario services and agencies, publications, and research as well as a full listing of "1001" sites in alphabetical order.
Posted by cseeman at 10:15 PM | Comments (0)
Ontario Adult Autism Research and Support Network
SITE: Ontario Adult Autism Research and Support Network
URL: http://www.ont-autism.uoguelph.ca/newpage4.shtml
DESCRIPTION: A website specifically designed to address the needs of adults with ASD, the Ontario Adult Autism Research and Support Network (OAARSN) provides an unique resource on the web. The site has five basic sections: Autism information, organization/services, communications, Autism-related websites, and unique resource documents. Of primary note are the unique resource documents that provide full-text resources including regional organization newsletters, review of services, and excellent personal narratives of older children and adults with ASD in Ontario. These accounts are primarily in a section entitled "From the Front Lines...Living With Autism" and provide an exceptional complementary online resource to personal narratives available in print.
Posted by cseeman at 10:15 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Society of Nebraska
SITE: Autism Society of Nebraska
URL: http://www.autismnebraska.org/
DESCRIPTION: The Autism Society of Nebraska (ASN) has a very good site with both general and state-specific information on ASD services. Of primary note is the excellent Parents Booklet. It is available directly at http://www.autismnebraska.org/Booklet-all.pdf. This PDF file contains 183 pages and provides excellent general information for parents and others working with people on the Autistic spectrum. While it has numerous pages dedicated to Nebraska resources, the general sections on diagnosing autism, and interventions (educational, medical, and others) is of value to all people who work with ASD individuals. This free resource is especially valuable for parents of newly diagnosed children with ASD.
Posted by cseeman at 10:14 PM | Comments (0)
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
SITE: Indiana Resource Center for Autism
URL: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/
DESCRIPTION: The Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) is part of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community and provides excellent online resources for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in that state. The website includes links for state-wide programs in Indiana, bibliographies of books on ASD, publications available for purchase from IRCA, and other relevant information. Of particular note are the IRCA articles (http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/ftrainpapers.html) that are available online and include the following topics: general information, family issues, adult issues, educational programming, behavioral issues, communication, self-help issues, and social issues. Also includes is a list of professionals who can assist with obtaining a diagnosis for ASD children in Indiana.
Posted by cseeman at 10:13 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Society of America, Oakland County Chapter
SITE: Autism Society of America, Oakland County Chapter
URL: http://www.asaoakland.org/
DESCRIPTION: The Oakland County Chapter of the Autism Society of America has a great site for local events and resources. Oakland County is in the suburban Detroit area in Southeast Michigan.
Posted by cseeman at 10:12 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Society of Michigan
SITE: Autism Society of Michigan
URL: http://www.autism-mi.org
DESCRIPTION: The Autism Society of Michigan is associated with the Autism Society of America. The website is very useful for Michigan programs and meetings, news, and links to both resources of general interest and particular interest for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in that state. The website has a very good page for resources at the state-level, but few resources outside Michigan.
Posted by cseeman at 10:10 PM | Comments (0)
Bittersweet Farms, Whitehouse, Ohio
SITE: Bittersweet Farms, Whitehouse, Ohio
URL: http://www.bittersweetfarms.org
DESCRIPTION: Located in Whitehouse, a community in Northwest Ohio, Bittersweet Farms is a community with the mission to "maximize opportunities for individual development of persons with autism by providing an array of premier services to individuals, and support to families." A member of NIFCA, Bittersweet Farms is the home for around 20 people with autism who participate fully in the life on the farm. They host a number of events during the year and provide both a residential and day program for people with autism. This site has a good overview on their services, programs and provides contact information.
Posted by cseeman at 10:10 PM | Comments (0)
Ohio Autism Coalition Database
SITE: Ohio Autism Coalition Database
URL: http://resource.autismohio.org/resource_database/search.aspx
ALT URL: http://resource.autismohio.org/resource_database/
DESCRIPTION: The Ohio Autism Coalition is a partnership between different autism advocacy organizations in Ohio that seek to improve the lives of people with ASD. For a list these organizations see http://resource.autismohio.org/oac-groups.shtml. The database is growing, but will eventually serve as a statewide directory of autism services available in Ohio. By being database driven, it will be very flexible and easy for people to use.
Posted by cseeman at 10:08 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Society of Ohio
SITE: Autism Society of Ohio
URL: http://www.autismohio.org
DESCRIPTION: The Autism Society of Ohio is associated with the Autism Society of America and has nine regional chapters (including the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio) across the state. The website is very useful for Ohio programs and meetings, news, and links to both resources of general interest and particular interest for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Ohio. The website has very good pages for both resources and links at the state-wide and national levels.
Posted by cseeman at 10:07 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Society of Northwest Ohio (Toledo)
SITE: Autism Society of Northwest Ohio (Toledo)
URL: http://www.asno.org
DESCRIPTION: The Autism Society of Northwest Ohio is associated with the Autism Society of America. The website is very useful for Toledo area programs and meetings, news, and links to both resources of general interest and particular interest for people in Northwest Ohio.
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Cure Autism Now
SITE: Cure Autism Now
URL: http://www.cureautismnow.org
DESCRIPTION: Cure Autism Now (CAN) is an organization of parents, physicians, and researchers working to promote understanding about autism and funding research. While the website has a great deal of information on their programs and the fund raising that they are doing, there are a large number of links to other websites and resources that are valuable for people studying autism. The Science Watch section will be of interest to people wishing to view the latest scientific research.
Posted by cseeman at 10:03 PM | Comments (0)
Center for the Study of Autism
SITE: Center for the Study of Autism
URL: http://www.autism.org
DESCRIPTION: The Center for the Study of Autism (CSA) is an advocate for biomedical interventions for children with autism. Located in the Salem/Portland, Oregon area, the CSA works closely with the Autism Research Institute (Dr. Bernard Rimland) in San Diego, California. The site has many links to informational pages on definitions and different treatments.
Posted by cseeman at 10:02 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Society of America
SITE: Autism Society of America
URL: http://www.autism-society.org
DESCRIPTION: The Autism Society of America (ASA) is one of the leading organizations in the United States for promoting awareness and developing support for the autism community. The ASA was founded in 1965 by a small group of parents working on a volunteer basis out of their homes and now has over 20,000 members with nearly 200 chapters.
Posted by cseeman at 10:01 PM | Comments (0)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Vaccines and Autism Theory)
SITE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Vaccines and Autism Theory)
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/vacsafe/concerns/autism/
DESCRIPTION: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been an active proponent for the safety of the MMR vaccine and has conducted studies to examine the hypothesis that vaccines have a part in the cause of autism in children. While many organizations see this group as supporting the establishment view that there is no connection between the MMR vaccine and autism, they have produced a useful website that includes many links for people examining this potential connection. This page includes many links to research papers, statistics, and other sources that examine the connection between the two.
Posted by cseeman at 09:58 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Network Resources for Physicians
SITE: Autism Network Resources for Physicians
URL: http://home.san.rr.com/autismnet/
DESCRIPTION: Autism Network Resources for Physicians is a valuable site that provides information on treatment, research, conferences, articles, funding sources and other information of interest to physicians.
Posted by cseeman at 09:57 PM | Comments (0)
National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR)
SITE: National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR)
URL: http://www.naar.org/
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1994, NAAR raises funds to support and accelerate biomedical research focusing on autism spectrum disorders. NAAR also publishes the NAARRATIVE newsletter with updates on funding and research undertaken with their support. Current and back issues can be viewed on the website.
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Healing Center On-Line - Autism: An Overview
SITE: Healing Center On-Line - Autism: An Overview
URL: http://www.healing-arts.org/children/autism-overview.htm
DESCRIPTION: Written and maintained by Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, this website features a variety of Natural Medicine Therapies and studies for children with ASD. Included is a link to his article entitled "Effective Therapies for Autism and other Developmental Disorders" from Autism/Asperger's Digest Magazine (2000). Included are links from other resources, a web forum for Natural Remedies of autism and other resources.
Posted by cseeman at 09:56 PM | Comments (0)
Autism and Secretin, A report by John Wills Lloyd, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education
SITE: Autism and Secretin, A report by John Wills Lloyd, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education
URL: http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/sped/projects/ose/information/secretin.html
DESCRIPTION: Summary of Research and Links on the possible use of the drug Secretin to assist or cure children with Autism. The site was late updated in June 2001.
Posted by cseeman at 09:55 PM | Comments (0)
Tony Attwood's Website (expert on ASD)
SITE: Tony Attwood's Website (expert on ASD)
URL: http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/
DESCRIPTION: Tony Attwood is one of the leading figures in working with ASD and has presented on the subject all over the world. This website includes many resources on Asperger's Syndrome and high functioning autism including: papers he has delivered, excerpts of current articles, links to web resources, and other information.
Posted by cseeman at 06:47 PM | Comments (0)
Temple Grandin's Website
SITE: Temple Grandin's Website
URL: http://www.templegrandin.com/
DESCRIPTION: Tomple Grandin is one of the leading figures in the ASD community and one of the most well known adults with autism in the world. Diagnosed with Autism as a young girl, Dr. Grandin went on to get her Ph.D. and become one of the leading figures in the Livestock Behavior and the design of humane cattle slaughter facilities. This site has a link to her older site, http://www.grandin.com/. She has written extensively on autism and is the author of two prominent books on the subject: Emergence : labeled autistic & Thinking in pictures : and other reports from my life with autism.
Posted by cseeman at 06:46 PM | Comments (0)
Council For Exceptional Children
SITE: Council For Exceptional Children
URL: http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
DESCRIPTION: The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. (from their website). Included on their site is a great deal of information on working with children with ASD.
Posted by cseeman at 06:45 PM | Comments (0)
Current Research from Child Development Institute
SITE: Current Research from Child Development Institute
URL: http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/disorders/current_research_on_autism.shtml
DESCRIPTION: Site includes descriptions of research and links to full reports for medical issues related to autism and ASD. It is broken down into three categories: brain functions, causes of autism, and treatments. This is from the Child Development Institute was founded by Dr. Robert Myers, a Clinical Child Psychologist with 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and parents.
Posted by cseeman at 06:44 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Network Resources for Physicians - Autism Research & Related Links
SITE: Autism Network Resources for Physicians - Autism Research & Related Links
URL: http://home.san.rr.com/autismnet/research.html
DESCRIPTION: The Autism Network Resources for Physicians is a website with extensive links for autism research of a more medical nature. This section of their site has extensive resources for finding research being done in a number of areas on ASD, university-based programs, and a who's who of autism research.
Posted by cseeman at 06:44 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Network Resources for Physicians
SITE: Autism Network Resources for Physicians
URL: http://home.san.rr.com/autismnet/index.html
DESCRIPTION: The Autism Network Resources for Physicians is a website with extensive links for autism research of a more medical nature. While they indicate that they are primarily of interest to physicians, they are valuable for parents and others looking for medical research on autism and ASD. This site includes links for autism research, treatment options, articles, reports, hearings, conferences, message boards and others. The Treatment Options and Interventions page has a great summary of both conventional and unconventional treatment options available for children and adults with ASD.
Posted by cseeman at 06:43 PM | Comments (0)
Autism-INFO
SITE: Autism-INFO
URL: http://www.autisminfo.com
DESCRIPTION: Created in 1998 by Jenny and Brad Middlebrook, this site offers news, links and information autism for parents, teachers, therapists and doctors. One of its stated goals is to provide balanced information for families of recently diagnosed children. Sections of the site include: quick facts, medical issues, diet, books, news, ABA resources, action plans for newly diagnosed children, and conferences.
Posted by cseeman at 06:43 PM | Comments (0)
Autism page of Patient Centered Guides
SITE: Autism page of Patient Centered Guides
URL: http://www.patientcenters.com/autism/news/resources.html
DESCRIPTION: A list of printed material, online resources, and organization taken from Appendix A of Mitzi Waltz's excellent book, Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help (O'Reilly & Associates, 2002). This resource is very valuable, though its links may not be updated as web addresses and organizations change. The main page for those resources, http://www.patientcenters.com/autism/ is very valuable as well and includes excerpts from the book.
Posted by cseeman at 06:42 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Today
SITE: Autism Today
URL: http://www.autismtoday.com/index.asp
DESCRIPTION: Based in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, Autism Today is a valuable resource for information on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. The site has a number of member only features and resources, but provides some good links and FAQs for the general public. Included is a strong section on news including links to recent stories from different media outlets that is updated frequently.
Posted by cseeman at 06:42 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Resources
SITE: Autism Resources
URL: http://www.autism-resources.com
DESCRIPTION:Excellent general information resource on Autism. The site includes links (broken down by category), FAQ, book information, and other resources. The book listing is excellent and offers the information from a number of different ordering structures. Additionally, the section on "Advice to parents who discover their child is autistic" includes messages from parents on what they would have liked to know when their child was diagnosed with Autism.
Posted by cseeman at 06:41 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) information page from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
SITE: Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) information page from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/autismmenu.cfm
DESCRIPTION: Excellent basic source of information on Autism Spectrum Disorders from the National Institute of Mental Health. This is a nice overview of the condition, signs & symptoms, treatment options, and local services. This is a great general resource.
Posted by cseeman at 06:39 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Fact Sheet from Child Development Institute
SITE: From Child Development Institute
URL: http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/disorders/autism_fact_sheet.shtml
DESCRIPTION: This is another great resource on a variety of developmental issues facing children. The description of Autism includes: a basic definition, common signs, diagnosis and causes, role of genetics, change over time, treatments and links. The Child Development Institute was founded by Dr. Robert Myers, a Clinical Child Psychologist with 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and parents.
Posted by cseeman at 06:18 PM | Comments (0)
What is Autism (Autism Society of America)
SITE: From Autism Society of America
URL: http://asa.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=whatisautism#whatisautism
DESCRIPTION: This is an excellent source for an overview on Autism and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders. The description includes information on the prevalence of autism and links to discussions of the following issues: common characteristics, causes, diagnosing, working with professionals, and a link to a free online course on autism from the ASA.
Posted by cseeman at 06:17 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Real Stories and Tips (Beach Center on Disability)
SITE: Autism Real Stories and Tips (Beach Center on Disability)
URL: http://www.beachcenter.org/stories/?act=view&type=Disability%20Category&id=18
DESCRIPTION: From the Beach Center on Disability from the University of Kansas, the "Real Stories and Tips" section includes "authentic helpful narratives collected by Beach Center staff or Beach Center Website users." The tips are "steps, procedures or strategies that have been recommended by Website users or Beach Center Staff." There are other disabilities documented in this site as well. These stories are brief and help provide the many different faces of autism and related disorders. Included on that page are links to other ASD resources on the Beach Center site and elsewhere.
Posted by cseeman at 06:08 PM | Comments (0)
Woodbine House
SITE: Woodbine House
URL: http://www.woodbinehouse.com/
DESCRIPTION: Woodbine House is one of the largest publishers of books for people with a variety of special needs including Autism. Of primary note is the Topics in Autism series that includes seven books highlighting different areas, relationships and aspects of Autism. They also publish books geared towards youth readers on children with special needs.
Posted by cseeman at 06:04 PM | Comments (0)
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
SITE: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
URL: http://www.jkp.com/
DESCRIPTION: One of the most prolific publishers of books on autism, Jessica Kingsley publishes professional and academic books on social and behavioral sciences including: Asperger's Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Parenting, Health & Social Care, and other related topics. They are the publishers of numerous personal narratives written by both ASD parents as well as first hand accounts from people with ASD.
Posted by cseeman at 06:03 PM | Comments (0)
Future Horizons
SITE: Future Horizons
URL: http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/
DESCRIPTION: Future Horizons handles books, workbooks, videos and other forms of media on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. They also have an active conference program, promoting and hosting conferences all across the country. They are a particularly good source for workbooks and other teaching tools for children with special needs. Their links page includes a number of valuable Internet resources.
Posted by cseeman at 06:03 PM | Comments (0)
Different Roads to Learning
SITE: Different Roads to Learning
URL: http://www.difflearn.com/
DESCRIPTION: Different Roads to Learning is a publisher that provides "appropriate and affordable materials to help our children [with ASD] find their potential." The produce and sell flashcards, resources for PECS communication, and other educational tools that can be used when working with children on the Autstic Spectrum.
Posted by cseeman at 06:02 PM | Comments (0)
Ontario Adult Autism Research and Support Network - Books on Autism Spectrum
SITE: Ontario Adult Autism Research and Support Network - Books on Autism Spectrum
URL: http://www.ont-autism.uoguelph.ca/books.shtml
DESCRIPTION: Another comprehensive resource for examining books on autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). This resource includes: Lists of best books on ASD; reviews of featured books on adult issues from their newsletter; notes on specialty publishers in the field; advice on ordering; topically organized bibliography with links to reviews; and a list of books and videos on ASD.
Posted by cseeman at 06:01 PM | Comments (0)
Autism Society of Michigan - Recommended Autism Books
SITE: Autism Society of Michigan - Recommended Autism Books
URL: http://www.autism-mi.org/bookstore/index.html
DESCRIPTION: A list of recommended titles by the Autism Society of Michigan Librarian, Anne Carpenter, a woman with autism. This is a good list of current titles with links to the associated pages on amazon.com. Purchases through that site benefit the Autism Society of Michigan.
Posted by cseeman at 06:01 PM | Comments (0)
Autism-Resources - Recommended Autism Books
SITE: Autism-Resources - Recommended Autism Books
URL: http://www.autism-resources.com/autism-books.html
DESCRIPTION: A subset of the above full list of books on autism and related disorders. The recommended autism books list is broken down into these categories: top ten; introduction and parenting; general books; treatments; accounts; education; juvenile; recent books; books to avoid; movies; and related books.
Posted by cseeman at 06:00 PM | Comments (0)
Autism-Resources - Autism Related Books
SITE: Autism-Resources - Autism Related Books
URL: http://www.autism-resources.com/books.html
DESCRIPTION: Very comprehensive list of books that includes fiction, non-fiction, juvenile, and general interest books not specifically related to autism, but relevant.
Posted by cseeman at 06:00 PM | Comments (0)
Autistic Spectrum Disorders Collection Development for Libraries (Sending Postcards from the Airport)
SITE: Autistic Spectrum Disorders Collection Development for Libraries (Sending Postcards from the Airport)
URL: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA307059
DESCRIPTION: Geared towards libraries, this entry in the Collection Development Series of the periodical Library Journal provides a list of 27 books, 2 videos and 2 Internet sites that public libraries should know about, and in the case of the books and videos, have in their collection. This article was intended for libraries to compare their books on this subject and make sure that their material was up to date.
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