Thanks for visiting the resources page. Listed here are online autism resources, national resources, and autism resources from my current home of Western North Carolina. If you would like to add resources from your area, please contact me, and I will check them out, and list them.
Please check out this downloadable PDF of Autism Resources in Western North Carolina: Empower Autism Resource List
Basic Definitions and Overviews:
Autism Society of America’s Basic Definition of Autism
Autism Society of North Carolina’s Autism Overview
Do2Learn’s Description of Autism
Research on Treatment Options:
Extensive document regarding treatment options
National Research Council’s Education Recommendations
Beginning Resources for Home Programs:
Videos about interacting and teaching a child w ASD
Article about visual schedules:
How-To start a visual schedule:
Site with free printable pictures for visuals and autism-friendly songs and games
Legal Rights for School and Community:
Extensive Legal FAQ’s
Disability Rights in NC:
Beginning Resources for Teachers:
Extensive Classroom Strategies
Individualized Education Information
1. Autism Society of America If you are a stakeholder in the autism community, you should surely know about this site.
2. Autism Network International (this will soon be listed under ‘international resources’) Autism Network International is an autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic people.
3. The Autism National Committee This is an autism advocacy organization dedicated to “Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism” through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches.
4. Do2Learn This website is a great resource for parents. It has free visuals, songs/videos about safety, and facial expression practice games. If you get overwhelmed with the homepage, go to the site map.
Please check out this downloadable PDF of Autism Resources in Western North Carolina: Empower Autism Resource List
If you would like to be listed as an Autism Resource, please send me your information. Thanks!