Autism: Other Places To Get Help

This book is a summary of research by the Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism. This committee designed their research to answer questions on how best to help children with autism using all available resources. Parents, teachers, health professionals, and policy makers should find helpful information. Specifically, the book discusses the following areas related to autism:

• Diagnosis, assessment, and prevalence
• Role of families
• Goals for educational services
• Characteristics of effective programs
• Public policies
• Training for people who work with autistic children
• Areas where more research is needed

This book provides practical information to help you manage your child's medical care. Parents can find answers to help them understand autism symptoms and behaviors, evaluate medications or alternative therapies, communicate with health professionals, and deal with many other health care concerns.

This booklet provides information and answers to common questions about autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The booklet is written mainly for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders.

The Autism and PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) Support Network provides resources for parents and caregivers of children with autism. The Web site includes a message board where people who are affected by autism can ask questions and share their experiences.

An excellent source of information and advice for families, this organization publishes a quarterly newsletter and provides support group information and other services.

NCBDDD seeks to promote optimal fetal, infant, and child development; prevent birth defects and childhood developmental disabilities; and enhance the quality of life and prevent secondary conditions among children, adolescents, and adults who are living with a disability. The Web site has a wealth of information on relevant topics.