Guide: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Autism and Mental Health Issues
This booklet offers information about the prevalence of mental health conditions in persons with autism spectrum disorders.
Webpage: Pathways.org: Your State’s Child Early Intervention Services
This webpage provides a listing of Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with developmental delays and difficulties.
Website: American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD)
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is a cross-disability national non-profit organization committed to promoting health and wellness initiatives for children and adults with disabilities.
Website: The Arc: HealthMeet
HealthMeet works to reduce health disparities and increase the longevity and quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities (ID).
Website: GirlsHealth.gov – Illness & Disability
This section of the website contains information for girls with acute and chronic illnesses as well as physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Guide: AbilityPath: Finding Balance – Obesity and Children with Special Needs
This report and guide, from AbilityPath.org, informs families about obesity and the problem of unhealthy weight among children with special needs.
Article: Kennedy Krieger Institute: New Study Finds Bullying Causes Significant Short-Term Emotional And Physical Consequences For Children With Autism
Nearly 70 percent of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience emotional trauma as a result of being bullied, according to findings published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics.
Webpage: National Conference of State Legislatures – Insurance Coverage for Autism
This webpage provides insurance coverage information for states that have enacted insurance laws related to autism.
Website: Autism ALERT
Autism ALERT, Inc. strives to encourage a strong and purposeful partnership between individuals with autism and their caregivers, first responders, and the communities in which they live.
Guide: North Carolina Office on Disability and Health: Breast Health Care: Easy to Read, Easy to Understand
This guide presents breast health information in an accessible format for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
