Help, guidance, support and strategies that actually work for people with Asperger's, parents, therapists and teachers. Created by people with Asperger's. A global community that provides guidance and support for parents and practitioners and informs about best practices, finding new friends, etc.. This community offers four different membership options. Basic option is free for life and includes newsletter, opportunity to post your story, resource directory, and limited access to online live classes.

Website: https://www.aspergerexperts.com/ 

 Autism Canada works collaboratively with provincial and territorial organizations, associations and societies to champion Autism Spectrum Disorder priorities. They create the exchange of information between individuals with ASD, families, professionals, researchers, governments and the public. The website contains information about autism, screening tools, some information about treatment options, and a wide range of recourses.

Website: https://www.autismcanada.ca/

 This page was developed by Bill Nason (Master of Science, Limited Licensed Psychologist) to discuss tools that help children on the spectrum feel safe, accepted and competent. Although each child is different, with his/her unique strengths and challenges, there are some common strategies that can strengthen the social, emotional, and cognitive security for most children on the spectrum. 

Website: http://www.facebook.com/autismdiscussionpage

 The Autism Research Institute offers research and education for professionals, individuals on the spectrum, and their families. The website gives general information about the disorder, screening tools (in 21 languages) and treatment options. Free webinars for parents and caretakers, and funding for research are available. 

Website: https://autism.org/

 Autism Helper, Inc. supports teachers, parents, clinicians, and administrators by providing resources, tools, and the methods to measure success, such as daily blog posts, curriculum resources and more. 

Website: https://theautismhelper.com/

 Autism in Education offers a website about best practices in the education of children with ASD in the 4 Atlantic Provinces. It offers information papers on general topics such as Transition to School, Evidenced-Based Practice, Sensory Differences in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Teaching Essential Skills to Prevent the Development of Challenging Behaviour; recorded webinars by local and international experts, and free online tutorials for professional development. Some materials are available in French.

Website: https://apsea.ca/aie/

 This is an interview-based podcast with the mission of sharing programs and resources to improve quality of life for teens and adults with ASD and their caregivers. Although the podcast seems to have stopped posting new records, useful information still can be found in previous recordings. 

Website: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/autism-quality-of-life-244849

 The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network is a non-profit organization run by and for autistic people. It was created to provide support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum while working to change public perception and combat misinformation. Canadian chapters are currently located in Vancouver and Winnipeg. 

Website: http://www.autisticadvocacy.org/

 The Autism Alliance of Canada is a pan-Canadian network with a broad and diverse membership of Autistic people and their families and support persons, as well as clinicians, researchers, policy influencers, service providers and organizations from across Canada.

Website: https://autismalliance.ca/

 The Inclusion Network offers workshops, training and consultation for people with disabilities. This website is not specific to autism. 

Website: http://www.inclusion.com/

 The Geneva Center for Autism is Canada’s primary resource centre for autism. It offers comprehensive education and training services which enable parents and professionals to become effective interveners and advocates for people with ASD. 

Website: http://www.autism.net/

 Toolkits include information, videos and games about various topics including autism, ADHD, anxiety, behaviour problems, mood disorders and more. 

Website: http://www.shared-care.ca/toolkits

 This website is a meeting place for family, teachers, education officials and community members who are committed to making inclusive education a reality. Inclusive Education Canada produces Education Watch (https://inclusiveeducation.ca/learn/education-watch/) — an update on activities and issues relevant to inclusive education, as well as online resources for families and educators. 

Website: http://www.inclusiveeducation.ca/

 The International Society for Autism (ISA), Deerfield Beach, FL, is an organization that aims to improve the lives of those affected by autism. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Andrew S. Rubin and many other parents of children with autism, ISA supports research, through grants and scholarships, and provides vocational rehabilitation services such as job coaching, resume building, and internship training placements. The ISA is also a vocational vendor for the State of Florida, and works to support employment through the job match program.

Website: https://internationalsocietyforautism.org/

 KidsHealth offers information about health, behaviour, and development from before birth through the teen years. KidsHealth has sections for parents, kids, teens, and educators. 

Website: http://www.kidshealth.org/

 The Miriam Foundation is a Montreal-based organization that helps people with autism and intellectual disabilities; promotes awareness, offers workshops, shares materials/information and supports research. 

Website: http://www.miriamfoundation.ca/

 Positive Partnership is an Australian project that offers information, free webinars and workshops about autism and advice for parents. Some resources for families, schools and any other services, can be found translated into different languages. 

Website: http://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/

 The Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism is a one-stop source for carefully curated, evidence-based information from autism parents, autistics, and autism professionals. Resources include the reviews of books about autism, movies, online resources on a broad variety of topics worth exploring, blogs and first-person accounts. 

Website: http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/

  This document is a “100 Day Kit” for newly diagnosed families of young children. It contains necessary critical information about the diagnosis. 

Website: https://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/100_Day_Tool_Kit_Young_Children.pdf

 HelpGuide is a non-profit mental health and wellness website. Its mission is to provide empowering, evidence-based information that people can use to help themselves and their loved ones. The article is basically the parent’s guide to symptoms and diagnosis that can help better understand one’s child, decipher all the different autism terms, and make it easier to communicate with doctors, teachers, and therapists. 

Website: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-learning-disabilities/autism-spectrum-disorders.htm

 The Centre for Disease Control provides demographic data and statistics on autism and reviews the diagnosis and treatment options. 

Website: https://www.cdc.gov/

 The UK’s leading organization for autistic people and their families. Although, the website mainly gives services for UK, there is a lot of useful information as well as many links about autism. 

Website: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Autism Community Training provides evidence-based information and training relevant to the autism community internationally. Based in British Columbia, Autism Community Training provides a wide range of positive and practical information on everything from sleep problems and diet, to core issues such as diagnosis and aspects of intervention, including information on setting up intervention programs. These resources are free and are available online without a password requirement. There is a comprehensive Autism Information Database(https:// www.actcommunity.ca/aid-search). 

Website: https://www.actcommunity.ca/

Spectrum provides comprehensive news and analysis of advances in autism research. They sift through the steady stream of autism papers and highlight the most noteworthy. They also turn to experts in the field for their opinions on trends or controversies in autism research. 

Website: https://www.thetransmitter.org/

 The website is run by James Sinclair, autistic creator. His website is an autism awareness site posting recent news and articles about topics around autism. 

Website: https://autisticandunapologetic.com/

 Wendy Chung talks about what is known about Autism Spectrum Disorder, and what is unknown at the moment. In this talk Dr. Chung tells about her research on genetic variations that may relate to autism. Subtitle in French are available.

Website: https://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_chung_autism_what_we_know_and_what_we_don_t_know_yet?referrer=playlist-the_autism_spectrum

 This is a document, authored by the National Institute of Mental Health, which gives general information about ASD, symptoms, causes and risk factors, treatment, and several resources. 

Website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/health/publications/autism-spectrum-disorder/22-MH-8084-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder.pdf

 They offer a wide range of resources and tool kits for parents and individuals with ASD: such as leisure activities for children with ASD, addressing challenging behaviours, first diagnosis, mental health and more. 

Website: https://www.milestones.org/

 This global independent network gathers and summaries the best evidence from research to help the public make informed choices about treatment. They have an experience of more than 25 years. They also offer the library of resources that summarize the recent research. 

Website: https://www.cochrane.org/

 This tool can help to locate best local services, information and links. They also collect ratings and reviews. 

Website: https://livingautismnow.com/

 Sensory Friendly Solutions was founded by Christel Seeberger, occupation therapist, who helped people with sensory sensitivity and people who experienced sensory overload in daily life. This website offers a searchable directory of sensory-friendly experiences invite ratings, and reviews about events, places, products, and services. 

Website: https://www.sensoryfriendly.net/

 Sunshine Behavioral Health is a California-based organization that offers evidence based treatment programs for individuals who have autism and substance use disorders. Their website provides excellent information on why substance abuse and other addictions are common amongst individuals with ASD, and explains a variety of treatment options and resources for youth, men, women, elderly and other groups. 

Website: https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/

 This website provides information and resources about Social Stories, a social learning tool that supports the safe and meaningful exchange of information between parents, professionals, and people with autism of all ages.  

Website: https://carolgraysocialstories.com/

 Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. is the home of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the Pyramid Approach to Education. The approach is based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), with a focus on the development of functional communication skills. 

Website: https://pecs-canada.com/

 This website provides information about TEACCH, an evidence-based service, training, and research program for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autism spectrum disorders.

Website: https://teacch.com

This is a blog of a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst in Atlanta. The website offers free general information about ABA and its procedures, many useful links for practitioners and parents.

Website: https://www.iloveaba.com/

 This website offers online resources for therapists, teachers, and parents. There is a wide range of materials for Visual Activity Schedules approach, that is an evidence-based approach to help children with ASD and intellectual and developmental disability. Images, pictures, and line drawings depict a sequence of events that are used to prepare the child for the next activity, the next step of the activity, or visually present a daily routine, etc. Material is offered for purchase and there are some free to downloads.

Website: https://www.yourtherapysource.com/

 The Autism Circuit is a project for the purpose of providing professional development to educators working with students with ASD. The website has a descriptive page for tools and behavioural interventions involving visual supports: behaviour contingency map, behaviour cue cards, choice board, power card, token board, and others. It is a useful resource to learn more about visual supports as behavioural interventions. The toolkit provides tools and techniques for students with autism.

Website: https://spedsupport.tea.texas.gov/resource-library/autism-toolkit

 OCALI informs public policy and develops and deploys practices grounded in linking research to real life. The website offers a free introductory course on autism spectrum disorders.

Website: https://www.ocali.org/

 Dr. Susan Wilczynski is a professor of Special Education and Applied Behaviour Analysis. She also served as the executive director of National Autism Centre in the US. She is the author of various scientific articles, as well as her book A Practical Guide to Finding Treatments that Work for People with Autism.

Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28YkpY5eJ0s

 Dr. Jane S. Howard provides an introduction to the contributions applied behaviour analysis has made to individuals diagnosed with intellectual delays and disabilities including autism.

Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cGPh4bExSw

 This document provides critical information about treatments for ASD. It shows which intervention have proven to be effective and can be considered evidence-based, and which ones have not shown enough evidence to be effective.

Website: http://www.autismdiagnostics.com/assets/Resources/NSP2.pdf

 Acorn Health providers combine proven best practices with pioneering, evidence-based next practices, engaging whole families.

Website: https://acornhealth.com

 This is a document summarizing research finding about high-quality daycare characteristics and criteria. It is authored by the Childcare Resource and Research Unit at the University of Toronto.

Website: https://childcarecanada.org/sites/default/files/fs2.pdf

 Canadian Child Care Federation is an organization committed to best practice in early childhood education. The website contains various tools and resources for parents and families of preschool children. This is also a place for practitioners who can watch webinars, become a member, use their resource library, and more.

Website: https://cccf-fcsge.ca/

 An article from the University of Minnesota on postsecondary education for learners with disabilities.

Website: https://publications.ici.umn.edu/impact/23-3/cover

 Dr. Jane S. Howard provides an introduction to the contributions applied behaviour analysis has made to individuals diagnosed with intellectual delays and disabilities including autism.

Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cGPh4bExSw

 The website gives information about transition topics: key aspects of employment for individuals with disabilities, skills for success in post-secondary education, and overall adult life in community. It is useful both for parents and adults with disabilities, as well as for practitioners. It provides general description of Person-Centd-Planning approach.

Website: https://www.pacer.org/transition/

 Interactive Autism Network was established at Kennedy Krieger Institute (USA) and facilitates research that will lead to advancements in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders. The link provided is devoted to autistic adults and issues they can meet. Research-based information is given, as well as, parents’ advice and support.

Website: https://iancommunity.org/cs/adults

 This article outlines the main tool of person-centred planning: PATH, MAPS, and Circles of Support. There are also links to various videos and reading resources. 

Website: https://inclusion.com/path-maps-and-person-centered-planning/

 This document was prepared for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Central Alberta Community Board. The authors define what person-centred planning is, list several tools like PATH and MAPS, and tell several real stories from parents about their experience using these tools.

Website: http://www.qamtraining.net/docs/english/Person-Centered%20Planning%20Approaches.pdf

 Make A Change Canada provides persons with disabilities and those facing other challenges to employment, the skills they need to thrive in today’s competitive job market. Make A Change Canada is empowering clients to realize their full potential by delivering business start-up and web development training. Their programs feature flexible learning environments which are available online across Canada and accessible from the convenience of home.

Website: https://www.makeachangecanada.com/

Specialisterne Canada specializes in helping people on the autism spectrum secure meaningful employment.

Website: https://ca.specialisterne.com/

 This organization helps people with disabilities to break down barriers to employment.

Website: https://www.ccrw.org/

A project to stop the bullying of children with special needs in schools. Excellent resources for children, parents and educators.

Website: https://bullyfreeworld-bully.nationbuilder.com/

The Art of Autism is a collaborative non-profit organization which empowers and connects individuals within the autism community through the Arts. Their mission is to foster independence, self-esteem and artistic expression by participation in The Art of Autism Project. They support artists, musicians and creative writers on the autism spectrum by providing a forum for displaying, selling and promoting the art of autistic individuals, blog posts, essays and newsworthy stories, as well as, newsletter of potential opportunities for writers and artists on the spectrum, creating merchandise and helping artists, writers, and film makers learn new skills through mentorship. 

Website: https://the-art-of-autism.com/

This is an article authored by Megan McCarron (MS, BCBA) discussing the importance of leisure activities and hobbies in an autistic individual’s life, and how young adults develop these skills. 

Website: https://asatonline.org/research-treatment/clinical-corner/leisure-skills-for-adults/

Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works – sharing her ability to “think in pictures”, which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids. 

Website: https://www.ted.com/talks/temple_grandin_the_world_needs_all_kinds_of_minds?referrer=playlist-the_autism_spectrum

Alix Generous is a young woman with Asperger’s syndrome. She has done award-winning science and helped develop new technology. She has worked hard for years to learn how to share her thoughts with the world. It is funny, personal talk she shares her story and her vision for tools to help more people communicate their big ideas.

Website: https://www.ted.com/talks/alix_generous_how_i_learned_to_communicate_my_inner_life_with_asperger_s

This is a literature review report posted by Employment and Social Development Canada. This document reports findings about the most studied and empirically supported indicators of Early Learning and Child Care quality. Use caution: the document is not necessarily related to children with special needs due to the lack of the data. 

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/early-learning-child-care/reports/2019-defining-measuring-quality.html

“Connections: A Guide to Transition Planning” was developed and written by Rae Roebuck and Judy Coultes-MacLeod of First Leadership Limited. Initial funding for this project was provided to Toronto and York Region by the Ministry of Community and Social Services through the Innovation Fund 2005/6.

Website: http://www.qamtraining.net/docs/english/connections%20-%202010.pdf

A document to help with navigating post-secondary education for persons with disabilities.

Website: https://www.pcd-cpmph.ca/

The purpose of this document is to explore transition planning for students with special needs. It provides stakeholders with practical information and guidelines to support systematic transition for students entering, moving through, or leaving the school system. 

Website: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/canada/employment-social-development/migration/documents/sites/default/files/transition_planning_web.pdf

The Lurie Center for Autism is a multidisciplinary clinical, research, training and advocacy program dedicated to treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders across the lifespan. Their website has Autism resources and facts available. 

Website: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/autism/lurie-center

An article from AIM explaining Autism and ASD. 

Website: 

https://autisminmind.org/about-autism/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAgoq7BhBxEiwAVcW0LK0FzXwYamREzLUDU1rzVD0gYkxnWrwom_iyOfgEwI7RB2KkA7pAuxoCvAQQAvD_BwE

Adult Autism Health Resources is a branch of the Havard Medical School which focuses on a more respectful and effective clinical experience that prioritizes patient dignity and continuity of care throughout the lifespan. It provides information and curated resources based on: The expertise of medical professionals with wide-ranging experience in treating autistic patients, and the generous contributions of autistic people, their caregivers and siblings. AAHR drew from a diverse range of geographic, demographic, and socio-economic backgrounds to represent as many experiences as possible.

Website: https://adult-autism.health.harvard.edu/

The Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network (AIDE Canada) is a tool to connect members of our community to the information and resources that they need. We deliver credible, reliable, and evidence-informed resources in an unbiased and accessible way.  

Website: https://aidecanada.ca

 Autism Internet Modules provides high-quality information and professional development for anyone who supports, instructs, works with, or lives with someone with autism. Each module guides you through case studies, instructional videos, pre- and post-assessments, a glossary, and much more. Autism Internet Modules are available at no cost.

Website: https://autisminternetmodules.org/

This education platform, which is incorporated in Geneva Center for Autism, offers a wide range of online courses. Although, some of them are not offered for free, the courses cover different topics from specific procedures in ABA to special problems like feeding issues and sexual education in autistic individuals. Courses are taught by top professionals in the field.

Website: https://www.sonderly.io/

 Offers a free web-based course introducing parents to respite care. Topics include: what to look for in a provider, what is respite, what should your respite worker know about your child, how to put together a respite binder, and more.

Website: https://respitecourse.ca/

 This is an online course that is offered through the coursera.org platform, and taught by the University of California. The online lectures are free of charge, unless one wants to hold a certificate. This course helps in understanding the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder and their implications for behaviour, learning, and the ability to process information.

Website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/managing-adhd-autism-learning-disabilities-and-concussion-in-school

The Son-Rise Program is a powerful and effective treatment for children and adults challenged by Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Asperger’s Syndrome, and other developmental difficulties. The Autism Treatment Center of America offers Online Training Courses in The Son-Rise Program methodology for parents, professionals and caregivers.

Website: https://autismtreatmentcenter.org/