Article: “Parenting a Child with Autism: What Should I Do In a Crisis?” Six Tips to Prepare for a Mental Crisis in Children on the Autism Spectrum

This article discusses the findings from a study conducted by researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Website: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Knowledge Path

This knowledge path offers a selection of current, high-quality resources about ASD screening and diagnosis, treatment and intervention, communication, education, vocational challenges, and impact on family life.

Webpage: American-Speech-Language Hearing Association

Through this directory, parents who are interested in finding a speech therapist for their child can locate these professionals by state and by the age group they serve.

Webpage: CDC: Breast Cancer and Women with Disabilities

Through this webpage, the Center of Disease Control and Prevention addresses the issue of undetected breast cancer in women with disabilities.

Guide: Michigan’s Department of Community Health: Transition Planning: A Guidebook for Young Adults and Family

This guide helps young adults with disabilities plan for future needs including health care, employment, education and independent living.

Webpage: Autism Speaks: State Autism Insurance Reform Laws

This webpage provides state-specific information about insurance coverage relating to autism.

Guide: Possibilities: A Financial Resource for Parents of Children with Disabilities

This resource is intended to be a guide to help parents manage money, and plan for their child’s financial future and overall well-being.

Website: The Autism Transition Handbook

This website assists individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families by providing access to comprehensive information on the transition to adulthood.

Website: Help Autism Now Society

Help Autism Now Society (HANS) is an organization dedicated to helping families by supporting physicians and other professionals in the early recognition and diagnosis of autism.

Webpage: The Autism Program of Illinois: Tips & Tools

This webpage contains tip sheets and other useful resources from The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP).