Autism Resources for Children & Caregivers

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Along with resources offered by your community, there are specific resources to support children with autism and their caregivers. Resources include websites, videos, blogs, and books. Check out the resources below!

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1. Media

   • PBS Kids and Autism Awareness
     • PBS has developed original programming to support autism awareness for television, web, and mobile platforms. Find links to videos, games for kids, and resources for caregivers.
     • https://www.readingrockets.org/article/pbs-kids-and-autism-awareness
     • https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/search/?q=autism&selected_facets=&selected_facets=
   • Oxford Health Animation Series 
     • A five-part YouTube series was created for families of neurodiverse children and young people. Topics include common challenges of children with diagnoses and strategies and tips for caregivers. 
     • https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/news/how-do-i-help-animation-series-launched-for-parents-and-families-of-neurodiverse-children-and-young-people/

2. Books

   • Welcome to the Autistic Community (book) 
     • The Autism Self-Advocacy Network created a free, online book resource for autistic individuals, their families and friends. The book, entitled Autistic Community, has nine chapters split into sections. You can choose which chapters or sections to read; and, you can choose whether to read the book in plain language or with ‘extra space’ (i.e. extra spaces between sentences, shorter sentences and words).
     • https://autismacceptance.com/table-of-contents/
   • Autism and the Neurodiversity Movement (book) 
     • A free book, entitled Autism and the Neurodiversity Movement, is available for download (or paperback copy available for purchase) describing the neurodiversity movement and individual experiences 
     • https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-13-8437-0#about
   • Autism Book Lists 
     • This website provides book lists focusing on autism, hyperlexia, neurodiversity, and supporting autistic children. 
     • https://www.andnextcomesl.com/p/book-lists.html  

3. Autism Networks

   • Autism Self-Advocacy Network
     • The Autism Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic individuals to further disability rights, involvement in policy change, and all forms of self-advocacy.  
     • https://autisticadvocacy.org/book/welcome-to-the-autistic-community/
   • Parents Helping Parents Support Network 
     • This network supports, educates, and inspires families and the community to build bright futures for youth and adults with special needs. 
     • https://www.php.com/mission-vision/ 

4. Learning or Teaching About Autism

   • Autism Resources by Holland Bloorview 
     • Holland Bloorview provides a list of community organizations supporting autistic children and their families, online resources including toolkits, advocacy information and information about the Autism Research centre.  
     • https://hollandbloorview.ca/our-services/programs-services/autism-communication-learning-and-behaviour/autism-resources
   • Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism 
     • This website highlights Autism news and resources from autistic people, professionals, and parents.  
     • http://www.thinkingautismguide.com/p/resources.html
   • Autism Info Packets 
     • Support for Families of Children with Disabilities created free Autism Info Packets for families available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. The packet is divided into four sections: Facts and Diagnosis, Strategies for Home and School, How to Work with Professionals, and Resources.  
     • https://www.supportforfamilies.org/autism-info-packet
   • Raising Children 
     • This Australian parenting website provides information relating to the development of autistic individuals; topics include: health and wellbeing, behaviour, communicating and relationships, etc. 
     • https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism
   • Child Development Resource Connection Peel (CDRP) 
     • The CDRP provides information on services, resources, financial assistance, transitions planning, training support groups, a special events calendar, a special needs directory, and other related links supporting autistic children and their caregivers. The CDRP also provides an Autism Guidebook with printable pages.  
     • https://www.cdrcp.com/sn/28-autism 

For more information, including resources specific to speech therapy therapy, please visit the following article ‘Funding Options for Speech Therapy in Ontario’. 

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