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For those seeking national resources, we offer the following helpful links or contact information. We do not endorse any specific service provider, but merely list here some of the providers our members have recommended.
Accelerations Educational Software - Announcement: Carol Gray, Mark Shelley and the Special Minds Foundation have collaborated to create Carol Gray's Social Stories in digital video format. ASPEN of America, Inc. (Asperger Syndrome Education Network) Autism Asperger Publishing Company Books on autism spectrum disorders based on the latest research on autism, Asperger syndrome and other pervasive developmental disorders Autism One Radio A Worldwide, Internet-Based Radio Station for the Care, Treatment, and Recovery of All Children with Autism. Autism Society of America National Autism Society Organization. Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore Offers over 400 titles on Autism Spectrum Disorder and related topics. Child
Learning Difficulties Guidelines on how to educate children with
special Coulter Video A production company specializing in educational and custom business videos. Offers a full range of video production capabilities, including project analysis, scripting, producing, directing, narrating and editing. Website offers special needs videos pertaining to social skills and Asperger Syndrome needs in particular. Creative Expressive Activities This website connects to free databases allowing individuals to form their own autonomous self managed groups and contact local recreational/creative instructors and teachers. These activities have intrinsic or formal therapeutic value and are affordable and accessible. The site will be particularly useful for summer activities when parents have different needs and timetables. Dr. Tony Attwood, noted author, lecturer, and expert on Asperger Syndrome (be patient his website takes a long time loading, but it's worth it). Foggy Rock A free online support group with lots of resources, blogs, and interactions concerning individuals on the autism spectrum. Future Horizons (Publisher of books on autism topics) Hetland
Multimedia Guidelines on how to educate children with special Interactive Autism Network is an innovative online project designed to accelerate the pace of autism research by linking researchers and families. Anyone impacted by an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can become part of IAN's online community to stay informed about autism research, provide feedback, and make their voices heard. K-12 Academics - Autism A website that attempts to be the complete education job resource center on a wide variety of disabilities, but this page focuses on the issues related to autism. K-12 Academics - Asperger Syndrome A website that attempts to be the complete education job resource center on a wide variety of disabilities, but this page focuses on the issues related to Asperger Syndrome. Love and Logic Although Love and Logic is not a substitute to therapy, it can be a powerful addition. The philosophy encourages healthy communication and gives people a glimpse of how a healthy family functions. It also provides easy-to-learn techniques that can be applied immediately. National Autism Relocation Resources Forums This board is dedicated to finding and sharing resources all across the nation and the world. The site relies on it's members. Make sure to tell us about resources in your area! National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The Center has been established by the Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education to give schools capacity-building information and technical assistance for identifying, adapting, and sustaining effective school-wide disciplinary practices. OASIS (On-Line Asperger Syndrome Information & Support) Super Duper Publications The "I have Autism" book and other autism resources can be found here. Spectrum Publications, Inc. A magazine for parents and children with autism and developmental disorders. Previous issues are available as archived online! TEACCH (Treatment and education center located at UNC) Wrightslaw,
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