Linda Awad (Autism Mom/BCBA)

Linda Awad (Autism Mom/BCBA)

Navigating the spectrum together: strategies, support, & resources for families

Non-Profit Organizations

Autism Speaks
Inland Regional Center (IRC)
TACA Parent Support Network
Autism Society

Government-Funded Programs

Medical
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Advocacy, Law and Rights Support

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.(COPPA)
Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Mental and General Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Child Mind Institute
Autism - Nourishing Hope

Books on Autism for Parent

Autism: Parent to Parent: Sanity Saving Advice for Every Parent with a Child on the Autism Spectrum|Paperback
 
Autism: Parent to Parent: Sanity Saving Advice for Every Parent with a Child on the Autism SpectrumShannon PenrodPaperbackYour child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and you are feeling overwhelmed and alone. Suddenly you need to become an expert in treatment, diet, language development, social skills, special education law, insurance and a million other things! What you’d really like to know is how to deal with Aunt Martha’s questions at the family reunion!Autism: Parent to Parent is your guide to all of this and more. Veteran parent Shannon Penrod hosts Autism Live, the #1 rated Autism Podcast worldwide, now she is giving you all her best resources, strategies, tips and information to help you and your child survive and thrive. Autism: Parent to Parent covers everything you need to know such as: What do you say to pushy relatives? How do you get the best treatment options? How do you deal with school? Most importantly, how do you deal with all the emotions that come with day-to-day life? Ms. Penrod covers all a parent of an individual with ASD needs to know, with honesty, humor and humility while empowering you to rise to meet all the challenges and triumphs on your journey.
Autism: Parent to ParentShannon PenrodEbookYour child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and you are feeling overwhelmed and alone. Suddenly you need to become an expert in treatment, diet, language development, social skills, special education law, insurance and a million other things! What you’d really like to know is how to deal with Aunt Martha’s questions at the family reunion! Autism: Parent to Parent is your guide to all of this and more. Veteran parent Shannon Penrod hosts Autism Live, the #1 rated Autism Podcast worldwide, now she is giving you all her best resources, strategies, tips and information to help you and your child survive and thrive. Autism: Parent to Parent covers everything you need to know such as: What do you say to pushy relatives? How do you get the best treatment options? How do you deal with school? Most importantly, how do you deal with all the emotions that come with day-to-day life? Ms. Penrod covers all a parent of an individual with ASD needs to know, with honesty, humor and humility while empowering you to rise to meet all the challenges and triumphs on your journey.
More Than Hope: For Young Children On The Autism Spectrum
 

Podcasts on Autism

Autism Live
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Ask Dr. Doreen
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The Autism Helper Podcast
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Toys, Apps, & Online Education

Autism Live TOY GUIDE
Khan Academy
ABCya! • Educational Computer Games and Apps for Kids
‎Camp Discovery-Autism
Starfall Education: Kids Games, Movies, Books & Music for K-5 and above
GoNoodle Home
ABCmouse.com

Books on Autism for children

My Brother Charlie
 
Remarkable Remy
 
A Day With No Words
 
Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With Autism
 
Everybody Is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters With AutismFiona BleachPaperbackA book specifically designed to answer various questions that brothers and sisters of young people with autism may have, including "What is autism?", "Is there a cure?," and "Why does my brother or sister not look at me?"
The Other Kid
 
The Other KidLorraine DonlonPaperbackParents and sibling support group leaders can use this workbook as a tool to help children express all their wonders and worries. The book allows the child to read, think, draw and discuss their feelings in a way that reassures them that their feelings are normal and acceptable. All proceeds from the sale of this workbook will support Family Services for Special Needs Children and their Siblings at ACLD in Bethpage, NY The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities that are like those provided to individuals on the basis of race, sex, national origin and religion. When the person with disabilities is a child, this will include special accommodations in schools, recreational programs, and any activity open to children in general. Within the home, the child with disabilities, whether from birth, serious illness or injury, is surrounded by a loving family who must also make accommodations in many aspects of daily life. Taking care of a special needs child has an emotional impact on the entire family. With the rise of autism and other development disabilities, many typically developing children have seriously ill or or special needs siblings. These children often have to make due with a smaller share of their parent's time, energy, or financial resources, and may experience troubling emotions such as jealousy, guilt, sadness, anger or embarrassment. There is, however, another side to being the brother or sister of a child with special needs:the opportunity to develop positive traits, such as empathy, tolerance, insight and loyalty.
maistorybook Autism Acceptance book list

"ABA: The Gold Standard"

BACB – ABOUT BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

Research,Education,&studies on ASD

UCR search Center
The Autism Research Institute
Pediatrics Medical Courses, Workshops, CME Conferences - MedMAPS

More resources

The Autism Blog - Seattle Children's
Learn the Signs. Act Early. | CDC
Videos – Baby Navigator
Autism Navigator – Autism Navigator
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Services – IEAACE
AAP Toolkits | American Academy of Pediatrics