Article: Autism Research Institute: Keys to Successful Independent Living, Employment and a Good Social Life for Individuals with Autism and Asperger’s

This article by Temple Grandin lists many tips for people with autism spectrum disorders that she finds helpful for success in the larger community.

Website: The Kennedy Krieger Institute: Rules of the Road: Driving and ASD

This webpage explains the challenges that teens with autism and other developmental disabilities may have when learning how to drive.

Guide: National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange: Respectful Disability Language

This guide includes a list of outdated language-terms and phrases that should not be used and a list of respectful words that should be used.

Website: Dating, Marriage, and Autism: A Personal Perspective

Author Stephen Shore talks about his personal experiences and gives advice to parents.

Website: Foundation for Autism Support and Training

This organization works to support people with autism and other developmental disabilities by providing information about person-centered planning throughout people’s lives.

Website: The West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University

The Autism Training Center at Marshall University runs The College Program for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome.

Website: Center for Accessible Society – People with Disabilities and Voting

This web page discusses issues that people with disabilities have in voting.

Website: Best Buddies International

Best Buddies is an organization that creates opportunities for people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to establish friendships as well as engage in integrated employment opportunities and leadership development.

Website: Department of Defense – MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

This website provides information about installations and state directory of resources available to active duty, guard and reserve members and their families.

Website: The Autism Women’s Network

This website focuses on providing resources and effective supports for women and girls of all ages with autism.