Research Article: Unmet need and problems accessing core health care services for children with autism spectrum disorder

To investigate the health care experiences of children with autism spectrum disorder, whether they have unmet needs, and if so, what types, and problems they encounter accessing needed care.

Website: The Miracle Project

The Miracle Project is a multiplatform socialization program that enables children and teens with autism and other special needs to express themselves through music, dance, acting, story, and writing.

Website: My Child Without Limits

This website offers information and resources for families of young children ages 0-5 with developmental disabilities.

Website: UC Davis Mind Institute: Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Through advocacy, community partnerships, trainings, and research, the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at UC Davis works to improve quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Webpage: NPDC: Evidence-Based Practice Briefs

This webpage contains briefs for all 24 identified evidence-based practices for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Toolkit: Find, Choose and Keep Great DSPs

This toolkit is designed to provide easy-to-use tips and strategies to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find, choose, and keep high quality Direct Support Professionals.

Guide: Making the Move to Managing Your Own Personal Assistance Services (PAS): A Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood

The purpose of this toolkit is to assist transition-aged youth with disabilities in strengthening some of the most fundamental skills essential for successfully managing their own personal assistance services.

Research Brief: A National Review of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

This policy research brief summarizes the results of a 2009-2010 national study on the status of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Fact Sheet: Autism NOW Fact Sheet: 社会保障

The Autism NOW fact sheet on Social Security describes the types of Social Security programs as well as the eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Fact Sheet: Autism NOW Fact Sheet: 未来规划

By creating a future plan, parents can effectively organize their thoughts about what their son or daughter wants and what they would like for their child’s future; work with legal, financial, and other experts to provide for their child’s needs; and describe the plan to others who need to know.