Recourses for Parents
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Growth in Autism since 1996. Number of children who receive services with the Individuals Of Disabilities act who have autism. Each number represents 1,000 people.
Growth in Autism since 1996. Number of children who receive services with the Individuals Of Disabilities act who have autism. Each number represents 1,000 people.
Recourses For Parents
Resources for parents of children who have autism
I have compiled a list of links for families who have children with autism.
To get your child diagnosed with autism you will need to see a psychologist. Talk with your local doctor first about your concerns and get some recommendations from him or her on how to handle your fears. If your doctor isn't willing or can't help you, here are some links.
FIRST THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU FIND OUT YOUR CHILD MIGHT HAVE AUTISM
* TALK to your spouse or partner
* Seek marriage counseling - many marriages of parents who have autistic children end in divorce
* Seek an accurate diagnosis from a trained psychologist
* Research therapies and cures for children of autism
* Get involved with a support group of parents of children of autism
* READ and GAIN information autism- READ EVERYTHING... KEEP LEARNING
* Get involved with other families who have children who have autism
How Can I Tell Whether Or Not My Child Has Autism?
These links won't answer all your questions, but will give you some quick yes-or-no answers as to whether or not you should be worried about your child and autism.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/autism/DS00348/DSECTION=symptoms
This website provides a list of symptoms that children with autism have.
http://www.neurologychannel.com/autism/symptoms.shtml
More symptoms for children of autism, worded and placed differently than the above link.
http://www.autism-pdd.net/autism-symptoms.html
A checklist: Does my child have autism? Basic signs, symptoms & information
http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/autism.html#
This website (and its continuing pages) provide very good, quick facts that any parent who has a child with autism should know.
General Resource Links
http://www.poac.net/download/resources/criticalmedical.pdf
Nobody wants to think that their child will get lost, but the fact is, people do go missing. You should keep information on your child in your hand at all times and in your child's hand (or pocket) at all times. Sometimes, autistic children are known as runners and may get separated from a parent no matter how hard the parent tries to keep up. This website provides an easy-to-use card that parents can print out and put in their back pocket and their child's back pocket in case of an emergency.
http://www.poac.net/download/resources/Debbaudtparenthandout[1].pdf
Be aware: A free handout on autism by Dennis Debbaudt. It is a handout for parents of children and adults with autism - to teach them how to prepare for emergencies, how to deal with neighbors, and other information. Many children who have children wander around a lot. Even if your child who has autism does not wander, I suggest following the advice on this page. Autistic children can wander at anytime, anywhere, even if they have never done it before. This paper tells how to deal with such an event.
http://www.poac.net/download/resources/What%20is%20Project%20Lifesaver.pdf
If you know your child with autism has a tenancy to just walk off, it may be worth investing in this bracelet. It comes with a price tag of $285 but grants security and safety of mind. The article details what the bracelet does and who is eligible (mostly children/adults who wander around a lot - adults with dementia/Alzheimer's and children with autism).
http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/pdf/autism_wandering_FULL%20SHEET%20BROCHURE.pdf
A quick, easy-to-read article with good information on autism&wandering.
http://www.autismstoday.com/
This link is for parents of children who have autism who don't know where to go or where to turn.
General Support For Parents Of Children With Autism
http://www.poac.net/download/resources/TempleGrandin%20how%20i%20think.pdf
How do people with autism think? This article is aimed at answering that question.
The article is entitled, "My Mind Is A Web Browser - How People With Autism Think."
http://www.poac.net/download/resources/DiagnosisAutism.pdf
Diagnosis - autism. When most parents hear that their child has autism, they may become confused, scared, hurt, or angry. They may wonder if they have caused it. This article answers some basic questions about autism.
Events: Interacting with other parents who have children with autism
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/site/c.igIRL6PIJrH/b.4356939/k.BF85/Home.htm (Search box for walks)
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=443166 - Cincinnati, Ohio - May 11th 2011
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=347812 - Orlando, Florida - November 13th 2010
This page will pull up a map of the United States with dots all over it. Type in your local zip code (or any zip code) to find out where the nearest walks will be to your location. It also has a list of upcoming walks. I have posted some of the links for upcoming walks as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDMMwG7RrFQ
This YouTube video is an excellent video is a good video for any parent who is struggling with the diagnosis of autism. You are not alone. I like this video because it is a good glimpse of what autism is like from people who are non-condemning and they allow you to get a good glimpse in their life as well. It is a good glimpse into the fear that one feels when they hear the diagnosis "autism" and what leads up after it. One of the things that is best about the video is how real they are. This video is done by autismspeaks.com.
I have compiled a list of links for families who have children with autism.
To get your child diagnosed with autism you will need to see a psychologist. Talk with your local doctor first about your concerns and get some recommendations from him or her on how to handle your fears. If your doctor isn't willing or can't help you, here are some links.
FIRST THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU FIND OUT YOUR CHILD MIGHT HAVE AUTISM
* TALK to your spouse or partner
* Seek marriage counseling - many marriages of parents who have autistic children end in divorce
* Seek an accurate diagnosis from a trained psychologist
* Research therapies and cures for children of autism
* Get involved with a support group of parents of children of autism
* READ and GAIN information autism- READ EVERYTHING... KEEP LEARNING
* Get involved with other families who have children who have autism
How Can I Tell Whether Or Not My Child Has Autism?
These links won't answer all your questions, but will give you some quick yes-or-no answers as to whether or not you should be worried about your child and autism.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/autism/DS00348/DSECTION=symptoms
This website provides a list of symptoms that children with autism have.
http://www.neurologychannel.com/autism/symptoms.shtml
More symptoms for children of autism, worded and placed differently than the above link.
http://www.autism-pdd.net/autism-symptoms.html
A checklist: Does my child have autism? Basic signs, symptoms & information
http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/brain/autism.html#
This website (and its continuing pages) provide very good, quick facts that any parent who has a child with autism should know.
General Resource Links
http://www.poac.net/download/resources/criticalmedical.pdf
Nobody wants to think that their child will get lost, but the fact is, people do go missing. You should keep information on your child in your hand at all times and in your child's hand (or pocket) at all times. Sometimes, autistic children are known as runners and may get separated from a parent no matter how hard the parent tries to keep up. This website provides an easy-to-use card that parents can print out and put in their back pocket and their child's back pocket in case of an emergency.
http://www.poac.net/download/resources/Debbaudtparenthandout[1].pdf
Be aware: A free handout on autism by Dennis Debbaudt. It is a handout for parents of children and adults with autism - to teach them how to prepare for emergencies, how to deal with neighbors, and other information. Many children who have children wander around a lot. Even if your child who has autism does not wander, I suggest following the advice on this page. Autistic children can wander at anytime, anywhere, even if they have never done it before. This paper tells how to deal with such an event.
http://www.poac.net/download/resources/What%20is%20Project%20Lifesaver.pdf
If you know your child with autism has a tenancy to just walk off, it may be worth investing in this bracelet. It comes with a price tag of $285 but grants security and safety of mind. The article details what the bracelet does and who is eligible (mostly children/adults who wander around a lot - adults with dementia/Alzheimer's and children with autism).
http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/pdf/autism_wandering_FULL%20SHEET%20BROCHURE.pdf
A quick, easy-to-read article with good information on autism&wandering.
http://www.autismstoday.com/
This link is for parents of children who have autism who don't know where to go or where to turn.
General Support For Parents Of Children With Autism
http://www.poac.net/download/resources/TempleGrandin%20how%20i%20think.pdf
How do people with autism think? This article is aimed at answering that question.
The article is entitled, "My Mind Is A Web Browser - How People With Autism Think."
http://www.poac.net/download/resources/DiagnosisAutism.pdf
Diagnosis - autism. When most parents hear that their child has autism, they may become confused, scared, hurt, or angry. They may wonder if they have caused it. This article answers some basic questions about autism.
Events: Interacting with other parents who have children with autism
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/site/c.igIRL6PIJrH/b.4356939/k.BF85/Home.htm (Search box for walks)
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=443166 - Cincinnati, Ohio - May 11th 2011
http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=347812 - Orlando, Florida - November 13th 2010
This page will pull up a map of the United States with dots all over it. Type in your local zip code (or any zip code) to find out where the nearest walks will be to your location. It also has a list of upcoming walks. I have posted some of the links for upcoming walks as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDMMwG7RrFQ
This YouTube video is an excellent video is a good video for any parent who is struggling with the diagnosis of autism. You are not alone. I like this video because it is a good glimpse of what autism is like from people who are non-condemning and they allow you to get a good glimpse in their life as well. It is a good glimpse into the fear that one feels when they hear the diagnosis "autism" and what leads up after it. One of the things that is best about the video is how real they are. This video is done by autismspeaks.com.
