Academic Research: Piecing Together the Autism Puzzle NIH Researchers Tackling the Problem on All Fronts
This brief article by The NIH Catalyst describes six researchers at National Institute of Health (NIH) and their current research projects.
Academic Research: Working with Autism and Other Social-Communication Disorders
This article provides definitions of autism, an overview of literature, as well as effective approaches and recommendations for rehabilitation professionals who work with individuals with autism.
Report: PACER’s 2010 FAST Family Support Survey: National Results
This report summarizes the results of a 2010 national internet survey of 2,416 parents or relatives of children and youth with disabilities, age 11 to 39, from 54 states or U.S. territories.
Website: Family Caregiver Briefcase
Developed by the American Psychological Association, this online Family Caregiver Briefcase is available to assist psychologists and other health professional to help family caregivers through research, teaching, practice, and community service.
Website: Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network
The ADDM Network is a group of programs funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine the number of children with ASDs and other developmental disabilities in the United States.
Website: The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders
This Center provides resources, professional development, and technical assistance in order to produce optimal outcomes for children and youth with ASD.
Research: Supervising Employees with Autism
This study contain employee (who have autism) interviews and worksite observations, which were used to examine their supervisory practices and perceptions of employees with autism.
