Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources

September 25, 2006

National Lekotek Center of Evanston, Illinois

SITE: National Lekotek Center of Evanston, Illinois
URL: http://www.lekotek.org
DESCRIPTION: The National Lekotek Center of Evanston, IL is a non-profit organization that promotes access to play for children with special needs, and access to supportive services for their families.

"Our Mission: Lekotek uses interactive play experiences, and the learning that results, to promote the inclusion of children with special needs into family and community life."

Website includes numerous services, information on resources, and articles on appropriate play. Many children with autism have inapropriate play with toys (lining them up for one). Also includes links to AblePlay, a database of toys for children with special needs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.