a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

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Communication ResourcesAdapted Books, http://schools.nycenet.edu/D75/academics/literacy/adaptedbooks/catalog.htmComplete catalog of books with pictures files in order to adapt and make them more interactive.Uses boardmaker and Adobe PDF.Assistive Communication Links, http://prekese.dadeschools.net/PRIMETime/PTlinks.htmDo 2 Learn, http://www.dotolearn.com/A web site providing activities to promote independence in children and adults with speciallearning needs. Free teacher and parent materials.Boardmaker-Mayer-Johnson, http://www.mayer-johnson.comEnhances learning and human expression for individuals with special needs through symbolbasedproducts, training, and services. To facilitate the creation of symbol-basedcommunication and educational tools, Mayer-Johnson offers a family of powerful, yet easy-touseBoardmaker software products designed for specific needs.PA’s Assistive Technology (AT) Lending Library,www.disabilities.temple.edu/programs/assistive/atlend/branchlist.htmPennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT),www.disabilities.temple.edu/programs/assistive/piatPicture Exchange Communication System (PECS), http://www.pecs.com/Lori Frost and Andy Bondy pioneered the development of The Picture ExchangeCommunication System (PECS) beginning in 1985 within the state of Delaware. It is a uniqueaugmentative/ alternative training package that allows children and adults with Autism and othercommunication deficits to initiate and develop functional communication.County Assistance OfficesLuzerne County Assistance Office - Hazleton District10 West Chestnut Street, Hazleton, PA 18201, 570-459-3801Luzerne County Assistance Office - Wilkes-Barre District205 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, 570-826-2100Lackawanna County Assistance Office200 Scranton State Office Building, 100 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509, 570-963-4525
Susquehanna County Assistance Office33 Spruce Street, Montrose, PA 18801, 570-278-3891Wyoming County Assistance OfficeRt. 6, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, 570-836-5171DeafnessOffice for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing45 North Fourth Street, Allentown, PA 18102-3413, 610-821-6111Graham Mulholland, Executive DirectorDevelopmental Disabilities Council, 569 Forum Building, Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg,PA 17120717-787-6057 or 1-877-685-4452; Fax: 717-772-0738; paddpc@aol.comDiagnosisFirst Signs. http://www.firstsigns.org/programs/pa.htmGeisinger Medical CenterPediatric Neurodevelopment, 100 N. Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822, 570-214-9361Good Shepherd Rehabilitation HospitalPediatric Services, 850 South Fifth Street, Allentown, PA 18103, 1-888-44-REHABPenn State Hershey Autism CenterPenn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, PO Box 850, HP16Hershey, PA 17033, 717-531-8338Wyoming Valley Children’s Association71 North Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, 570-829-2453Early Intervention and TransitionsBIRTH TO 3 YEARSLackawanna County, 570-282-1732Luzerne/Wyoming Counties, 570-826-3030 or 1-800-816-1880Lackawanna/Susquehanna/Wayne County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office, 570-346-57413 YEARS PLUSLackawanna County, 570-876-9219
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INTRODUCTIONDevelopmental delays ca
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What should I do first? Where do I
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Page 11 and 12: As the parent of a child with Autis
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Page 20 and 21: ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONSWhat does
Page 22 and 23: ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONSWhat can I
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Page 26 and 27: ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONSWho can I
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Page 38 and 39: APPENDIX E:LEVELS OF CARE/TREATMENT
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