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Autism Speaks Resources

The Autism Response Team has resources and information that can help you find support online and in your community, Here are some areas where you can get assistance:

  • The Autism Response Team (ART) is specially trained to connect people with autism, their families and caregivers to information, tools, and resources.
  • Families that have a child who has been diagnosed with ASD in the last 6 months can call ART to request a complimentary hard copy of the 100 Day Kit or Asperger Syndrome/HFA Tool Kit. You can also access these online.
  • The Autism Speaks Resource Guide, is an online national database of autism providers and resources searchable by state and zip code.
  • Online Tool Kits provide information, timelines, strategies, and more on many topics relevant to autism.

A Grandparent’s Guide to Autism

This Tool Kit is specially designed for grandparents of children who have been diagnosed with autism.

This Tool Kit will help you to:

  • Learn about autism and its impact on your family.
  • Discover ways to support your children who may be struggling with their child’s autism diagnosis.
  • Find out ways to develop the best relationship you can with your grandchild.
  • Feel supported and encouraged so you do not feel lonely or overwhelmed.

Thank you to the members of the community who reviewed this Tool Kit and shared resources for this project:

  • Connie Anderson, Ph.D., Community Scientific Liaison, Interactive Autism Network (IAN).
  • Shirley Craven, Ph.D., Autism Speaks Chicagoland Chapter, Fearless Grandparents Against Autism Support Group, Chicago, IL
  • Bonnie Gillman, Founder and Executive Director, Grandparent Autism Network, Irvine, CA
  • Nan Goldberg, Founder, Our Special Grandkids, St Louis, MO
  • Bob and Jan Kaufman, Founder, Our Special Grandkids, St Louis, MO
  • Ilene Litvag, Founder, Our Special Grandkids, St Louis, MO
  • Nancy Miltenberger, Volunteer Chair, Walk Now for Autism Speaks, Lehigh Valley, PA

Click HERE to download the Guide (PDF).

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Spring 2023 Newsletter

Posted: March 8, 2023

Begin Now to Prepare for Easter and Passover If you are hosting family gatherings for the holiday, you can plan ahead to ensure all of your guests will feel welcome […]

Webinar: Grandparents of Children on the Autism Spectrum

Posted: January 30, 2023

Their Own Role, Their Own Challenges In this recorded webinar, Connie Anderson, Ph.D., explores what we know about the experiences of grandparents of children with ASD and their importance in […]

A Grandparent’s Guide to Autism

Posted: January 30, 2023

This Tool Kit is specially designed for grandparents of children who have been diagnosed with autism. This Tool Kit will help you to: Learn about autism and its impact on […]

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