In part 1 of this post, I spoke about my experience teaching in a nonverbal autistic classroom and its most meaningful takeaways. Part 2 explores respectful, useful resources for people on the autism spectrum, their family members, and educators.
What is autism?:
- ASAN: about autism
- ASAN: identity first language
- Autism Acceptance Month: myths about autism
- Autism Acceptance Month: what is autism?
- Autism Now: autism defined
- Autism Society: symptoms
- CDC: facts about ASD
- DSM-V: ASD fact sheet
- National Autism Center: facts about ASD
- NIH: what is autism spectrum disorder?
- NINDS: autism fact sheet
For people on the autism spectrum:
- ACT Self-Advocacy: Self-Advocacy Quick Guide
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- ASAN Autistic Self-Advocacy Network: a nonprofit organization run by and for Autistic people seeking to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism.
- ASAN: identity first language
- Autism Acceptance Month: self-advocacy resources
- Autism Network International: an autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic people.
- Autism Now: a dynamic and interactive, highly visible and effective central point of quality resources and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, their families, and other targeted key stakeholders.
- I’m Determined
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE): the self-advocacy organization of the United States, founded in 1990.
- TASH
- The Arc
- Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism
For families of people with ASD:
- ASAN Autistic Self-Advocacy Network: a nonprofit organization run by and for Autistic people seeking to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism.
- Autism Acceptance Month: parent resource list
- Autism Now: family support policies & programs
- Autism Society: autism through the lifespan
- Autism Society: guide for families new to autism
- CDC: concerned about your child’s development?
- CDC: families and living with ASD
- CDC: important developmental milestones
- I’m Determined
- Inclusive Schools Network
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Center
- Reading Rockets: reading together tips
- The Arc
- Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism
Early intervention services & treatment options:
- Autism Society: treatment options
- CDC: treatment & ASD
For educators of people with ASD:
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Autism Acceptance Month: educator resource list
- Autism Society: educational mandates
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
- Free Appropriate Education for Students with Disabilities (FAPE)
- Inclusive Schools Network
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Lee & Low: students with disabilities
- Real Look Autism: non-profit organization that offers information about different therapies and strategies through videos.
- S. Department of Education: disabilities
- S. Department of Education: IDEA and Section 504
Get involved:
- ASAN: directory of chapters
- ASAN: get involved
- Autism Acceptance Month
- Autism Acceptance Month: why acceptance?
- Autism Society: autism organization database
- Autism Society: National Autism Awareness Month
- Autism Society:state affiliates
Books with characters with disabilities:
- 13 Children’s Picture Books with Characters with Disabilities
- Disability in Kidlit
- Disability in Kidlit: Goodreads
- Disability in Kidlit: Tumblr
- Featherless/Desplumado
- Jay & Ben
- King for a Day
- Knockin’ on Wood: Starring Peg Leg Bates
- Rainbow Joe and Me
- Ray Charles
- Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy Cover
- Nerdy Book Club: Top Ten Books Featuring Autism Spectrum Disorders
- The Measured Mom: Children’s Books About Disabilities
Do you have any recommend resources, organizations, or websites that you would like to share with us? Let us know in the comments!
Veronica has a degree from Mount Saint Mary College and joined LEE & LOW in the fall of 2014. She has a background in education and holds a New York State childhood education (1-6) and students with disabilities (1-6) certification. When she’s not wandering around New York City, you can find her hiking with her dog Milo in her hometown in the Hudson Valley, NY.