Where can I find information to help my child with autism?

Answer 1

Many different places. I'll give you a lot of websites, it will be up to you to determine which is right for you as a parent for your child. These are just a few of many organizations.

For help for behavioral therapy try:

http://www.feat.org/ - ABA method
http://www.autism-pdd.net/teacch.html - Teacch method
http://www.floortime.org/ - Floortime Method
http://www.rdiconnect.com/ - RDI Method
http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/- Sonrise Method

For biomedical treatment:

http://www.autismwebsite.com/ARI/index.htm
http://www.danasview.net/
http://www.generationrescue.org/
http://www.tacanow.com/ (both biomedical and therapy information)

General informational websites:

http://www.unlockingautism.org/ - this website has ways for you to connect with other parents in your state
http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/
http://www.autism.org/
http://www.autism-society.org/
http://www.autismspeaks.com/

Also, search YahooGroups for specific topics, like "autism and your state name" or one of the above topics. You will get a TON of groups back.

You're also free to email me.

Answer 2

Each state will have some sort of outreach to parents of children with Autism -- start with your child's MD and Therapist first -- because they will know the local groups that can be a comfort to you in the early stages of having to raise a child with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Answer 3

search the internet for articles and books. Join a special interest group for autism, speak with your local physician, speak with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, meet with your special education department at the local or state level, attend seminars on autism, start an autism support group in your area...print an advertisement in the local newspaper about when and where to meet and leave your contact phone number. A local church would probably provide a meeting space. You may be surprised how many parents are looking to share ideas and experiences!!!

Answer 4

Try to get involved in your local chapter of the autism society of america or FEAT (families for effective autism treatment, I think). Meeting parents in your area will be a big help, they will be your best resource. Don't lose hope. There are people out there willing to help you. There is a ton of information in the internet. Good luck.

Answer 5

I myself have a child with autism. You can go to the Autism Society of America web site at www.autism-society.org for starters. There is also Parents Helping Parents at www.php.com.

If you live in the North Carolina area, you can look at TEACCH.

Answer 6

What I've found to provide the best practical resources is the website www.asperger.net. It's a publishing company that has a variety of resources related to autism and Asperger's.

Answer 7

It depend in where you live.Sometimes they have resources in the Yellow Pages. Go to http://www.google.com and do a search for autism rehabilitation centers + ( your area ). That should bring up several listings to help you out. Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 8

go to www.schwablearning.org
THis is a great site for any kind of problems like this.
for even more personal help and support, sign up for free to use their 'parent to parent ' message board.
The board is very active and very knowledgeable people in every area of special needs.

Answer 9

Try talking to your child's teacher and your child's school psychologist.

Answer 10

asa.org