What's New in Family Services
Week of June 28th, 2009
In March, the 100 Day Kit celebrated its first anniversary. Since the project launch, we have mailed 4,500 kits to families with a newly diagnosed child.
Resource Guide:
National and Local Autism Resources. Search by zip code to find local resources in your area.
National and Local Autism Resources. Search by zip code to find local resources in your area.
Resource Library
Browse the latest books, magazine articles, educational manuals, websites, and much more!
Browse the latest books, magazine articles, educational manuals, websites, and much more!
Autism in the Workplace
This page should serve as a source of inspiration and resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorders looking for employment, as well as for prospective employers.
New! The Autism Safety Project
The Autism Safety Project provides First Responders with information and guidelines for communicating with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in emergency situations. The project also supports family participation in order to ensure the safest and most effective responses to these situations.
Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism
AFAA is a national consortium seeking to create meaningful futures for adults with autism that include homes, jobs, recreation, friends and supportive communities.
School Community Tool Kit
This tool kit provides valuable information and resources to the entire school community in their efforts to plan for and support students with autism in general education environments.
New! Resource Module has been updated with new websites and links.
Autism Response Team (ART)
Navigating resources can be confusing and time-consuming for families. Each month the ART helps hundreds of families find what they are looking for.
888-AUTISM2 or email us at familyservices@autismspeaks.org.
Community Connections
Offers practical suggestions to help individuals with autism, their families, and others have a positive experience in their local community.
New! June Highlight, Traveling Tips for Individuals with Autism and Their Families. Email us with stories about your vacation experiences!
Community Grants
Autism Speaks invites service providers to submit a Family Services Community Grant application.
New! The deadline for the next grant submission is June 25, 2009.
Aging with Autism DVD Series
This DVD series provides information
on topics ranging from housing and
transition issues, to sexuality and
employment. Autism Speaks is pleased to offer these DVD's at no cost to the community outside the price of shipping and handling. Read more.
New! Five new DVD's have been added to the series. To view the the available titles and order DVD's, click here.
FLAP: Federal Legal Appeal Project
Autism Speaks' Federal Legal Appeal Project,organized under the auspices of the Family Services Committee, offersfree legal aid to certain families in the process of appealing theirIndividuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)-basedhearings.
Families Can Participate
Families can connect with researchers and learn about research studies seeking family participation.
New! The Experience of Latina Immigrant Mothers during the Diagnosis of their Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Location: New York, NY.
AutismCares
Upcoming! Deadline for next awards is July 20th.
In June, AutismCares supported 4 families in crisis from IL and TN.
Nantucket Autism Speaks Resource Center
We're here to help! If you need information, resources or help in problem-solving, please contact us at khoryn@autismspeaks.org or (646) 341-3043.
Family Services Overview
Download a PDF copy of the Family Services overview.
This page should serve as a source of inspiration and resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorders looking for employment, as well as for prospective employers.
New! The Autism Safety Project
The Autism Safety Project provides First Responders with information and guidelines for communicating with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in emergency situations. The project also supports family participation in order to ensure the safest and most effective responses to these situations.
Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism
AFAA is a national consortium seeking to create meaningful futures for adults with autism that include homes, jobs, recreation, friends and supportive communities.
School Community Tool Kit
This tool kit provides valuable information and resources to the entire school community in their efforts to plan for and support students with autism in general education environments.
New! Resource Module has been updated with new websites and links.
Autism Response Team (ART)
Navigating resources can be confusing and time-consuming for families. Each month the ART helps hundreds of families find what they are looking for.
888-AUTISM2 or email us at familyservices@autismspeaks.org.
Community Connections
Offers practical suggestions to help individuals with autism, their families, and others have a positive experience in their local community.
New! June Highlight, Traveling Tips for Individuals with Autism and Their Families. Email us with stories about your vacation experiences!
Community Grants
Autism Speaks invites service providers to submit a Family Services Community Grant application.
New! The deadline for the next grant submission is June 25, 2009.
Aging with Autism DVD Series
This DVD series provides information
on topics ranging from housing and
transition issues, to sexuality and
employment. Autism Speaks is pleased to offer these DVD's at no cost to the community outside the price of shipping and handling. Read more.
New! Five new DVD's have been added to the series. To view the the available titles and order DVD's, click here.
FLAP: Federal Legal Appeal Project
Autism Speaks' Federal Legal Appeal Project,organized under the auspices of the Family Services Committee, offersfree legal aid to certain families in the process of appealing theirIndividuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)-basedhearings.
Families Can Participate
Families can connect with researchers and learn about research studies seeking family participation.
New! The Experience of Latina Immigrant Mothers during the Diagnosis of their Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Location: New York, NY.
AutismCares
Upcoming! Deadline for next awards is July 20th.
In June, AutismCares supported 4 families in crisis from IL and TN.
Nantucket Autism Speaks Resource Center
We're here to help! If you need information, resources or help in problem-solving, please contact us at khoryn@autismspeaks.org or (646) 341-3043.
Family Services Overview
Download a PDF copy of the Family Services overview.
Disclaimer
Autism Speaks does not provide medical or legal advice or services. Rather, Autism Speaks provides general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided on this website is not a recommendation, referral, or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider and does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. Autism Speaks has not validated and is not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. You are urged to use independent judgment and request references when considering any resource associated with the provision of services related to autism.
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