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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).

More Announcements

Gift Giving Tips and Gift Suggestions

Posted: December 2, 2024

Pre-Holiday Suggestions Inform family members, in advance, about how they can minimize anxiety or behavioral incidents. Enlist other children to be inclusive in pre-planned activities with your grandchild. Prepare your […]

Helpful Holiday Suggestions

Posted: November 28, 2024

Think Ahead and Establish New Traditions Plan how you can meet your family’s needs and set realistic expectations. Forgive yourself if the holiday is not “perfect,” and traditional. Modify celebrations […]

Holiday Tips

Posted: November 27, 2024

The holiday season is a joyful time of the year, but it also can be stressful for kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Here are a […]

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