Autism Information and Resources

The request for information and resources regarding children with autism is ongoing in our district and in our community.  The following links are provided in response to those requests and offer good basic information on characteristics, diagnosis, and working with  individuals with autism.

Autism Society of America's Autism 101 Online Course

 Free online course from the Autism Society of America.

 Talkautism Video Presentation on Autism 101

 Good video presentation from an SLP in Princeton on autism basic facts and features. Wait for presentation to load/buffer.  Help to click on “full screen” on Media Player.

 Autism 101 Online Course from the US Department of Education

 Another online course re: autism basics.  Click on the “here” link.

 Online Autism Course from Saskatoon, Canada

Online module re: autism basics. The handout/overview of the module can be downloaded and printed for assistance while working through the module. There’s even a quiz to see how much you’ve learned.

 Autism Every Day Video Link

 View the original 13-minute film of “Autism Every Day” for a glimpse of living with a child with autism.

 Safety Toolkit for Parents of Children with Autism

 Great information for keeping individuals with autism safe and identifiable to others who may help them.

 Autism 101 Information from Connecticut

 Good introductory information on autism