GENERAL LINKS: include overviews of autism and treatment options
Articulation Development for FemalesA chart that shows by the end of what age level 90% of girls can correctly produce English speech soundsArticulation Development for MalesThis chart shows by the end of what age level 90% of boys can correctly produce English speech sounds
Child Autism Parent Cafe Practical ways to help, plan and manage daily living with autism.
Early Learning Site Autism Software- Autism and PDD are Treatable.
Autism One Online radio program with expert speakers on variety of topics.
Autism Links Collection of websites dealing with autism.
AutismLink Autism resources by state.
Autism Today Everything you need to know about autism.
The Help Group Nonprofit organization in the United States serving children with special needs related to autism, Asperger's disorder, learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mental retardation, abuse and emotional problems.
Autism Collaboration The Center for the Study of Autism (CSA) provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.
MAAP Services More advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Indiana
Fair Autism Media F.A.I.R. Autism Media (Foundation for Autism Information and Research, Inc.)
Autism Speaks Our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with ASD
TACA TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments.
The First Signs - First Signs is dedicated to educating parents and professionals about autism and related disorders.
Sensory Integration - The 5 you know and the 3 you probably don't know yet.
Getting Sorted - Helping our young people prepare for their futures.
Adaptive Transitions - We believe that Individualized transitions benefit all young learners, especially those with special needs.
What is Autism? What causes Autism and how is it diagnosed?
ART & LEARNING
I Am An Artist Autism and learning disabilities movie trailer: 'I am an Artist'AUTISM EXPERTS: successful adults with autism
** Autism Experts Adults with Autism** Temple Grandin, Ph.D, The most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world.
Also see Autism Research Institute and click on Temple’s articles!
POLITICAL/VACCINE SAFETY: Autism awareness, legal/political activism, & thimerosal connection
Autism SpeaksUnlocking Autism
National Vaccine Information Center
National Autism Association
Safe Minds
BIOMEDICAL (MEDICALLY INVASIVE):
Impossible Cure At the core of Impossible Cure is the amazing story of how the author's son was cured of autism with homeopathy.Generation Rescue An International Movement of Parent-volunteers Helping more than 10,000 children begin biomedical treatment.
**The GFCF DietThe Official GFCF Diet Support Group FREE Informative Website Dietary Intervention Treatment For Autistic Spectrum Disorders
**Autism Network for Dietary InterventionTo help parents understand, implement and maintain dietary intervention for their autistic children.
The Really Great Food CompanyExquisite gluten free baking mixes. They really are great!
Ener-G Has the best pizza crust & bread crumbs.
SCHOOLS/IEP/IDEA: regulations, ARD tips, IEP sample goals
Special Education in TexasFamilies and Advocates Partnership for Education
** Wrights Law
Special Education
US Department Of Education
SCEC -Sam Houston Council for Exceptional Children
**FREE MATERIALS:
Angel Fire Free materials that are especially useful in teaching children on the spectrum- a must see site for teachers/therapistsTin Snips Special Ed resource that shares a variety of specialized teaching tools, techniques, worksheets, and activities with teachers of students who have autistic spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities.
TRADITIONAL INTERVENTIONS (NON INVASIVE):
Inclusion Institutes Facilitated communication training, FCT, is one form of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)- effective means of expression for some individuals with autism.RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) A parent-based intervention program where parents are provided the tools to effectively teach Dynamic Intelligence skills and motivation to their child.
CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disorders) Applied behavior analysis ( ABA ) is the process of systematically applying interventions based upon the principles of learning theory to improve socially significant behaviors to a meaningful degree.
FEAT(Families for Effective Autism Treatment) Info about Autism, ABA Treatment, support groups in Houston area
ICDL DIR/Floortime-a treatment method for interacting with children involving meeting a child at his current developmental level, and building upon his particular set of strengths
Division TeacchApproach includes a focus on the person with autism and the development of a program around this person's skills, interests, and needs.
MSN Autism Group Overview & links about Social Stories
Watch Me LearnPlay based video modeling for social and behavior skill training.
Teach 2 Talk Produces educational resources for children which target core speech and language, play and social skills using techniques including video modeling.
SPD FoundationOverview of Sensory Processing Disorder/ Sensory Integration
**Stephen M. ShoreExcellent article on SI from S. Shore
Sensory Processing DisorderExplains sensory integration and sells products
Integrations Catalogs for SI Products
Sensory Resources Catalogs for SI products
PUBLICATIONS:
Bella Online - The Voice Of Women Overview of publications/feesAutism Digest Autism Magazine
Spectrum Publications For the Autism & and Developmentally Disabled Community
**Future Horizons - AutismBooks, DVD's, Resources on Autism
SUPPORT GROUPS & LOCAL RESOURCES:
**Texas Autism Advocacy Information & Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Networking & Support for Individuals, Families, and Professionals. Events, Conferences, and Meetings for Autism and other Disabilities. Tomball.**Partners Resource NetworkA non-profit agency that operates the statewide network of federally funded Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI's) in Texas. The PTI Projects are: PATH, PEN, and TEAM.
**Family to Family Network Houston areas networking & resources & referrals
**Texas Community ServicesMental Health Mental Retardation offers variety of non invasive services based on autism disability and/or income. Choose local center based on regional map.
Houston Chapter ASALocal Chapter- Autism Society of America
ASPIE of HoustonAsperger's Syndrome-Parent-Professional Information Exchange
Michelle Garcia-Thomas Psy.D., PLLC - Behavioral Health Team
PARENTAL SITES:
A Mom's Guide - You Can Do This: Never Give Up HopeDana's View - A practical understanding of autism- one’s parents view
Autism Research Institute The Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) was designed to assist parents, physicians and researchers to evaluate virtually any treatment for autism.