Book: Developing Cross-Cultural Competence
This book, geared toward professionals, describes how professional staff can work with young children and families to deliver high-quality, cultural competent services.
Website: Oakland University Center for Autism Research, Education and Support
The Oakland University Center for Autism Research, Education and Support (OUCARES) provides programs for teachers, individuals, and their families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Academic Research: Peer Relationships and Social and Recreational Activities among Adolescents and Adults with Autism
The authors investigated the relationships and social participation of 235 adolescents and adults with autism who live at home and found that the prevalence of friendships and relationships was consistently low for all of the people studied.
Academic Research: Collaborating to Support Participation in Recreational Activities of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This article describes the process by which the application of family-centered care and teaming principles can maximize the participation of children with ASD in recreational activities.
Report: Jobs by 21 Partnership Project Report for 2008
This report analyzes findings and results from Washington State’s transition project to encourage employment for young adults with developmental disabilities.
Website: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities
The website of the RRTC on Aging with Developmental Disabilities: Lifespan Health and Function located at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Academic Research: Comprehensive Synthesis of Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism based on the UCLA Young Autism Project Model
This journal article investigated the effectiveness of early intensive behavioral interventions for young children with autism.
Academic Research: Evidence-based Comprehensive Treatments for Early Autism
This journal article reviews early intervention papers in the autism field from 1986-2006 to analyze what kinds of treatments are most efficacious in early autism, what variables moderate and mediate treatment, and the degree of improvements to be expected.
Website: National Sibling Research Consortium
The Sibling Research Consortium is a collaborative effort of researchers from several universities to conduct research on life span experiences and outcomes for siblings that belong to families that include individuals with disabilities and more.
Website: Association for Science in Autism Treatment
This organization works to educate parents, professionals, and consumers of early interventions by providing accurate, scientifically-sound information about autism and its treatment.
