This webpage briefly explains executive functioning – skills like organizing, planning, and paying attention – and theory of mind – being able to recognize how others think and feel and how these feelings relate to oneself.
This web page discusses different methods of educating individuals with autism spectrum disorders, first responders, and on the spot responders on how communicate with each other during a disaster.
Author Stephen Shore talks about his personal experiences and gives advice to parents.
This web page provides recommendations and explanations about issues the people with autism and other developmental disabilities may have in relationships and being intimate with other people.
This webpage explains the challenges that teens with autism and other developmental disabilities may have when learning how to drive.
The QIAT Consortium works to improve assistive technology services in school settings.
The AAC Institute is dedicated to assisting people who rely on augmentative and alternative communication.
This glossary offers definitions to terms and phrases that are commonly used in the disabilities field. Common acronyms used in the language pertaining to disabilities are also revealed.
The Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) series is designed to help employers determine effective accommodations and comply with Title 1 of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This research explains and gives examples of the nine different types of accommodations used in the classroom.
