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 learning requirements
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)
Future
Horizons Conferences
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)
Whisperer Saga: Free stories for children. Join Frederick the Fidgety Fire Truck and Arthur the Angry Engine as they learn concrete strategies to deal with anger and self-regulation/impulse control.
Wrightslaw,
site of Peter and Pam Wright
ZAC Browser - Zone for Autistic Children