For books about practical solutions for autism spectrum disorders, visit the Autism Asperger’s Publishing Company (AAPC)

For safety skills training, visit Dennis Debbaudt’s Autism Risk and Safety Management 

 Autism Speaks Family Services offers tool  kits, resource guides and even an Autism Response Team hotline (888-AUTISM2) to help parents select and navigate services.  (By the way, thank you, Autism Speaks for adding Autism is Not the Boss to your family library of blog sites – we’re honored!)

Dr. Susan Giurleo is a psychologist and coach for families living with ADHD, autism spectrum and learning disorders.  She specializes in empowering parents to create peaceful, functional families. Learn more about Susan and her company, Child Development Partners

The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism (Dougie’s Team) promotes awareness and supports families affected by autism spectrum disorders. The foundation is committed to funding organizations that provide direct services, family support grants, education, advocacy and recreational opportunities with the purpose of improving the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families. 

 Jobs4Autism is where individuals with autism come together to share experiences, gain fresh perspectives and ultimately find employment with the help of their family members, caregivers and job coaches.  Their goal:  to help those on the autism spectrum find opportunities that will lead to success, happiness and independence. On this site, you can tap into resources, like on-the-job success and failure stories told by and about people with autism or job postings by employers.
Model Me Kids  provides videos and training material to teach social skills. Follow this link to see how we used the videos to train our son to say “hello” back when greeted.

Feel free to visit me at:

National Examiner for Autism and Education

St. Louis Examiner for Autism and Parenting

Reporter,  Autism Hangout 

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