Books:
Right from the start: Behavioral intervention for young children with autism by Sandra L. Harris, PhD and Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA
A cup of comfort for parents of children with autism: Stories of hope and everyday success Edited by Colleen Sell
Let me hear your voice: A family's triumph over Autism by Catherine Maurice
Girls under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders: Practical solutions for addressing everyday challenges by Lori Ernsperger, PhD, and Danielle Wendel
The elephant in the playroom: Ordinary parents write intimately and honestly about the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of raising kids with special needs by Denise Brodey
Thinking in pictures: My life with autism by Temple Grandin
Autism and ABA resources:
The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is a nonprofit organization that promotes practical, evidence-based applications of behavioral science in the home, school, and the workplace. Our primary goal is to create and deliver trustworthy information on high quality behavioral services and science around the world.
Since 1974, the Association for Behavior Analysis International® (ABA International) has been the primary professional organization for members interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis.
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) diligently maintains a reputation as one of the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we develop individualized treatment plans for your child. We are proud to provide autism services around the globe.
Maximum Potential has created 17 different modules that will give any potential instructor the ability to learn everything they need to know about ABA, the set up of an ABA session and how to counteract different challenges associated with ABA. Each set of modules will contain examples from actual ABA therapy sessions and will included printable guided notes that can be used to refresh information learned in the courses. The program also offers a data collection package and picture cards that are set up for use with the ABLLS®-R
- If you are a family who does not live near a qualified therapist
- If you struggle with the cost of private ABA therapy
- If you want to follow up with your child’s therapy or add additional hours by training others
...then Maximum Potential’s Video Based training is for you.
This site has been created to promote networking and information sharing in regard to pending legislation for Autism Insurance Reform in Michigan.
TheAutismSociety's Channel
The mission of Childnett.tv® is to reach out globally to families, clinicians, and educators through the internet to provide information related to autism and other neurological disorders. Viewers can watch personal stories, therapies, and the latest medical research 24 hours a day from home, work, or wherever high-speed internet access is available - all for free.
This educational software is made for children 18 months to 4 years of age (or higher for children struggling with language delays due to autism or other causes).
QuickPics is a FREE software program to develop communication and language boards. The program allows you to design boards to meet the needs of the child. Graphics are included in the program and are searchable by keyword. The storybook graphics are colorful and engaging.
Model Me Kids® videos demonstrate social skills by modeling peer behavior at school, on a playdate, at a birthday party, on the playground, at a library, at the dentist, restaurant, and more. Real children model and narrate each skill. DVDs for ages 2-17.
Designed as a teaching tool for children, adolescents, and teenagers with Autism, Aspergers, PDD-NOS, Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD or NLD), and developmental delays, the videos are used by parents, teachers, and therapists. The videos are also helpful for teaching children with developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome.
The first Internet browser developed specifically for children living with variants of autism spectrum disorders.
Temple Grandin is a amazing movie, its a must watch,,,
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