Tuesday, March 31, 2009

April is Autism Awareness Month

Here are some great resources for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder's

Educational Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorders

http://www.k12.wa.us/SpecialEd/pubdocs/Autism%20Manual.pdf

This recently revised and updated manual provides education-related information for families and educators including steps parents should take first when their child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, indicators of an appropriate educational program for a student with ASD, and where to find additional information and resources.

Autism Outreach Project Lending Library
http://www.nwesd.org/autism

The Autism Outreach Project has a lending library containing over 1,200 books, videos, DVDs and curriculum materials spanning the autism spectrum. The lending library is open to all parents, professionals, educators, and other interested individuals in Washington State.

Autism Task Force Guidebook
http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/mch/Autism/guidebook.htm

The guidebook created by the Autism Task Force is an extensive resource for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders in Washington State.

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