Fact Sheet: Autism NOW Fact Sheet: Self-Advocacy
The Autism NOW fact sheet on self-advocacy explains the beliefs of those who practice self-advocacy and describes where and how you can take part.
Fact Sheet: Autism NOW Fact Sheet: Inclusion
The Autism NOW fact sheet on inclusion discusses the many benefits of inclusion and describes how you can help promote inclusion.
Guide: Welcome to the Autistic Community
This handbook, produced by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network with support from the Autism NOW Center, offers an introduction to the autistic community and is a valuable resource for newly-diagnosed individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Report: NCI Data Brief: What does NCI Tell Us About People with Autism? – An Update
This data brief reveals differences in individuals with and without autism spectrum disorder in regards to demographics, medical/psychological information, services received and supports needed.
Toolkit: CDC: Go Out and Play! Kit
This kit is designed to help early childhood educators observe their students’ developmental milestones during play, so that they can share observations and concerns with parents.
Guide: Children’s Specialized Hospital: How to Talk to Your Child about an Autism Diagnosis
This document contains strategies that parents may want to consider when informing their children about his/her autism diagnosis.
Guide: The Autism Society of America: Next Steps – A Guide for Families New to Autism
This guide provides information to parents whose child has recently received a diagnosis of autism or other developmental disabilities.
Guide: Children’s Specialized Hospital: Tips for Selecting Toys for Children with Autism
This guide provides general suggestions that parents, family members and other individuals should consider when selecting toys for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Webpage: University of Missouri: Free Training Modules
This webpage offers a list of online training modules, provided by the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri.
Website: The Heart of Texas Autism Network (HOTAN)
This organization hosts various meetings, conferences, and activities for families living in Waco and the surrounding areas.
