Autism+Spectrum+Disorder

AIM provides free on-line instructional modules for supporting persons with ASD. Among the learning modules available: Supporting Successful Completion of Homework; Structured Work Systems and Activity Organization; Picture Exchange Communication Sytem (PECS); Home Base; The Incredible 5-Point Scale; Preparing and Supporting Individuals with ASD to Obtain and Sustain Employment.
 * Autism Internet Modules

The largest advocacy group in the country has been adding to their available resource guides and manuals. The page for downloads is: @http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=shop_downloads. Autism Information for Social Workers and Counselors; Moving from Preschool to Kindergarten: Planning for a Succcessful Transition and New Relationships; Transition Across Grade Levels; Establishing Positive Sleep Patterns for Children on the Autism Spectrum; Transition: Preparing for a Lifetime; Puberty and Children on the Autism Spectrum; Supporting Appropriate Behavior in Students with Aspergers.
 * Autism Society of America

OAR's purpose is to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers, and caregivers confront daily. The following Guidebooks developed by OAR are available for free download at www.researchautism.org/resources/reading/index.asp#Educator.
 * Organization for Autism Research

This organization conducts the National Standards Project and other activities related to evidence based practices for persons with ASD. Their 2009 educator's manual and other publications can be downloaded free from their website. The webpage for their educator's manual is www.nationalautismcenter.org/learning/ed_manual.php.
 * National Autism Center

The NEA produced //The Puzzle of Autism// document for educators in collaboration with the Autism Society of America. Available at: www.nea.org/assets/docs/autismpuzzle.pdf.
 * National Education Association

TEACCH (**T**reatment and **E**ducation of **A**utistic and **C**ommunication related handicapped **CH**ildren) is an evidence-based service, training, and research program for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autism spectrum disorders. Established in the early 1970s by Eric Schopler and colleagues, the TEACCH program has worked with thousands of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. TEACCH provides clinical services such as diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent support groups, social play and recreation groups, individual counseling for higher-functioning clients, and supported employment. In addition, TEACCH conducts training nationally and internationally and provides consultation for teachers, residential care providers, and other professionals from a variety of disciplines. Research activities include psychological, educational, and biomedical studies.
 * Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Related Handicapped Children

Top 25 Autism Spectrum Blogs, videos, and podcasts.
 * Top 25 Autism Spectrum Blogs babble.com

The Interactive Collaborative Autism Network (iCAN) is a collaborative effort among three states, including Minnesota, to use the internet as a means of supporting and facilitating training. Learning modules address interventions for students with ASD in the academic learning, behavior, social, sensory, communication, and environmental areas. Module examples: Homework, Peer Coaching, Priming, Classroom Structure, Visual Schedules, Social Stories, Peer mediated Instruction.
 * iCAN

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) staff conduct outreach training and consultations, engage in research, and develop and disseminate information focused on building the capacity of local communities, organizations, agencies, and families to support children and adults across the autism spectrum in typical work, school, home, and community settings. The Indiana Resource Center for Autism does not promote one method or a single intervention. Instead, IRCA staff strives to address the specific needs of the individual by providing information and training on a variety of strategies and methods.
 * Indiana Resource Center for Autism

The Gray Center The Gray Center is a nonprofit 501(c)3 which cultivates the strengths of individuals with [|autism] and those who interact with them, and globally promotes social understanding. Our vision is to assist all individuals in the shared challenge of building and maintaining effective social connections.