Autism Resources

  • Navigating the Journey

Navigating the Journey: A series of virtual workshops designed for families of children recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Visit our events page to register for upcoming Navigating the Journey workshops.

  • Real Life Tips for Kids with Autism

Understanding the ASD Diagnosis


Accessing Local Resources


Accessing Medical and Therapeutic Services


After your Child Receives a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder


Brothers and Sisters of a Child with Autism


Building Social Skills


Common Education Challenges


Communication Challenges


Errands and Outings


Explaining the Diagnosis of Autism to Family and Friends


Feeding Challenges


Help with Challenging Behaviors in Public Places


Personal Hygiene


Play Dates


Preparing for Transitions Between Activities


Recreation, Leisure, and Play Activities


Safety at Home


Safety in the Community


Selecting Toys


Sensory Challenges


Tips for Caregivers


Toileting Skills


Transitioning for School to Adult Life


Traveling and Vacations


Using Applied Behavior Analysis in Daily Activities


Visits to a Doctor or Dentist Office


Real Life Tips for Kids with Autism


  • Make Friends with Autism

Community Outing Tips


Make Friends with Autism


That's What Friends Do


  • Autism Safety

Autism and Safety


911 Means Emergency


Elopement

  • text Elopement and Being Lost (YouTube):
    English
  • text with images Elopement and Wandering Prevention Information Form (PDF):
    English | Espanol

Safety Tools


Water Safety

  • text Water Safety (YouTube):
    English
  • text with images Pool Safety Visual Aid (PDF):
    English

Healthier Me


Out of Harm's Way

  • textChildren's Specialized Hospital Safety Resource List (PDF):
    English

Autism and Safety Connections

  • textAutism and Safety Connections for Adolescents and Adults with ASD (YouTube):
    English

  • Challenging Behaviors

  • Getting help for your Child with ASD to address problem behaviors (PDF): English
  • Tips for Managing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children - Book List and Websites (PDF): English | Espanol

Tips for Managing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children Videos


    • Friends Like You Friends Like Me

    Friends Like You Friends Like Me

    • text Friends Like You Friends Like Me Booklet (PDF):
      English | Espanol
    • text with images Friends Like You Friends Like Me Train-the-Trainer Video (YouTube):
      English
    • audio Friends Like You Friends Like Me Train-the-Trainer Video Transcript (PDF):
      English | Espanol
    • picture story Friends Like You Friends Like Me Program Guide (PDF):
      English | Espanol

    Friendship


    • More Information, Tools, and Resources

      Patient Stories

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