a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
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Family Village, www.familyvillage.wisc.eduA global community that integrates in<strong>for</strong>mation, resources, and communication opportunities onthe Internet <strong>for</strong> persons <strong>with</strong> cognitive and other disabilities, as well as <strong>for</strong> their families andthose that provide them services and support.Autism Spectrum Resource Center, http:www.<strong>autism</strong>src.orgProvides therapeutic services and educational resources to individuals <strong>with</strong>in the AutismSpectrum and their families in an environment where they will find a sense <strong>of</strong> belonging <strong>with</strong>like-minded individuals. Promotes positive self-image, potential <strong>for</strong> growth, and uniquecontribution to the world.Parents Involved Network (PIN), www.pin<strong>of</strong>pa.orgAssists <strong>parents</strong> or caregivers <strong>of</strong> <strong>children</strong> and adolescents <strong>with</strong> emotional and behavioral<strong>disorders</strong>. PIN provides in<strong>for</strong>mation, helps <strong>parents</strong> find services, and advocates <strong>with</strong> any <strong>of</strong> thepublic systems that serve <strong>children</strong>, including the mental health system, education, and otherstate and local child-serving agencies.Special Kids Network,http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/browse.asp?A=179&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=35825In<strong>for</strong>mation and referrals <strong>for</strong> <strong>children</strong> <strong>with</strong> special health care needs and their families.Parent to Parent <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania, http://www.parenttoparent.orgMatches <strong>parents</strong> and family members <strong>of</strong> <strong>children</strong> and adults <strong>with</strong> disabilities or special needs,on a one-on-one basis, according to condition or concerns.Teachers/EducatorsAdapted Books, http://schools.nycenet.edu/D75/academics/literacy/adaptedbooks/catalog.htmProvides PECS and other visual materials to adapt books <strong>for</strong> <strong>children</strong>. Requires Adobe Acrobatreader and/or Boardmaker.Autism Education Network, http://www.<strong>autism</strong>education.netImproves public special education programs and influences public policy that affects individuals<strong>with</strong> Autism. Connects and empowers people in order to affect change. Provides freein<strong>for</strong>mation about special education rights and programs. Outreach ef<strong>for</strong>ts include seminarsabout special education law and conferences regarding best practices in Autism treatment andmethodologiesI
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