Website: Chapel Haven
This organization provides an array of lifelong individualized support services for adults on the autism spectrum and those with developmental and social disabilities.
Website: The AbleGamers Foundation
The AbleGamers Foundation is dedicated to bring greater accessibility in the digital entertainment space so that people with disabilities can gain a greater quality of life, and develop a rich social life that gaming can bring.
Research Article: Understanding Differences in Neurotypical and Autism Spectrum Special Interests Through Internet Forums
The current study investigated differences in the content, number, and specificity of the special interests held by adult individuals with autism spectrum disorder and neurotypical individuals, using Internet discussion forums as a data source.
Research Article: Creativity in savant artists with autism
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often display impairments in creativity, yet savant artists with ASD are reported to produce highly novel and original artistic outputs.
Research Article: Developing skills in everyday activities and self-determination in adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The effectiveness of a short-term (8–10 weeks) educational residential program to improve skills in these categories of everyday activities in adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities was examined, and the effect on participant self-determination was also measured.
Research Article: Television, video game and social media use among children with asd and typically developing siblings
This study examined the nature of television, video game, and social media use in children (ages 8–18) with autism spectrum disorders compared to typically developing siblings, and relative to other activities.
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.
Guide: Kids As Self Advocates: Travel Tip Sheet: Things to Remember When You Go On Trips!
This tip sheet provides travel planning tips and suggestions for young individuals with disabilities.
Guide: Children’s Specialized Hospital: Tips for Selecting Toys for Children with Autism
This guide provides general suggestions that parents, family members and other individuals should consider when selecting toys for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Website: Autism Family Services of New Jersey
This organization, located in Trenton, NJ, provides family support services and programs to individuals with autism and their families, including recreational programs and socialization opportunities in the community.
