Policy Brief: ASAN: The transition to adulthood for youth with ID/DD: A review of research, policy and next steps

This policy brief addresses the health care needs of autistic youth as they transition to adulthood.

Report: American Academy of Pediatrics: Oral Health Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities

This clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics describes the effect that poor oral health has on children with developmental disabilities.

Guide: NSW Department of Health: Being a Healthy Woman

This is an online book to help women with intellectual disabilities learn more about their health.

Webpage: Healthy Transitions: Speaking Up at the Doctor’s Office

This education module provides information that families and professionals can use to help youths who have developmental disabilities to speak up at the doctor’s office.

Website: Specialized Training for Military Parents (STOMP)

STOMP is a federally funded Parent Training and Information Center established to assist military families who have children with special education or health needs.

Webpage: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: The Affordable Care Act and Autism and Related Conditions

This webpage outlines the important provisions within the Affordable Care Act for individuals with autism and other related disabilities.

Toolkit: Vanderbilt Kennedy Center: Healthy Bodies for Girls

This toolkit provides resources and tips to help parents talk to their girls about sensitive topics such as good hygiene, appropriate public behaviors, menstrual control.

Toolkit: Vanderbilt Kennedy Center: Healthy Bodies for Boys

This toolkit provides resources and tips to help parents talk to their boys about sensitive topics such as good hygiene, appropriate public behaviors, hormones and mood swings.

Article: Huffington Post: Kids with Autism May Have Poorer Sleep

This article is about a study which found that kids with autism may sleep less each night due to disturbed sleep than children without the condition.

Research Article: James Madison University: Risk of Maltreatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This research article discusses the prevalence of maltreatment for children on the autism spectrum; specific risks; prevention and intervention techniques; and why ASD may increase risk for maltreatment.