Autism Facts and Helpful Links
The Facts of Autism:
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “It is estimated that between 1 in 80 and 1 in 240 with an average of 1 in 110 children in the United States have an ASD.”
- Prevalence is estimated at 1 in 110 births and Fastest-growing developmental disability; 1,148% growth rate according to the Autism Society of America (2010)
- ¨“Approximately 13% of children have a developmental disability, ranging from mild disabilities such as speech and language impairments to serious developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and autism (CDC, 2009).”
Helpful links and resources:
Autism Speaks: http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Temple Grandin: http://templegrandin.com/
EmFinders: http://www.emfinders.com/
Autism Society: http://www.autism-society.org/
Radio interview discussing the Autism Awareness and Acceptance grassroots effort: http://www.livingtheautismmaze.com/radiator_021011.html
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation: http://www.flutiefoundation.org/index.asp
Stuart Duncan - Autism from a Father's Point of View: http://www.stuartduncan.name/
Autism Council of Utah: http://autismcouncilofutah.org/
Aspie Travel: http://www.aspietravel.com/
Skweezrs Custom Lycra: www.etsy.com/shop/skweezrs
MyAutismTeam: http://www.myautismteam.com/
Temple Grandin: http://templegrandin.com/
EmFinders: http://www.emfinders.com/
Autism Society: http://www.autism-society.org/
Radio interview discussing the Autism Awareness and Acceptance grassroots effort: http://www.livingtheautismmaze.com/radiator_021011.html
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation: http://www.flutiefoundation.org/index.asp
Stuart Duncan - Autism from a Father's Point of View: http://www.stuartduncan.name/
Autism Council of Utah: http://autismcouncilofutah.org/
Aspie Travel: http://www.aspietravel.com/
Skweezrs Custom Lycra: www.etsy.com/shop/skweezrs
MyAutismTeam: http://www.myautismteam.com/
| Dr. Adam Schwebach, Neuropsychology Center of Utah: www.npcu.net |
Speech Therapy provider here in the Weber/Davis/Box Elder county areas of Utah, Amy Peters Therapy Services LLC
IEP Handbook - Courtesy of Autism Speaks Family Services and Goodwin Procter
http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/iep_guide.pdf
Past Guest Speaker Presentations:
This is a collection of presentations made at F.A.A.S.T. public meetings, enjoy!
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PLAY with JoyPLAY with JOY is an Early Intervention program based in Utah, serving families from Cache County to Utah County. Services are offered to children with autism, and their families. Families are taught the P.L.A.Y. Project techniques and methods to enhance their relationships with their child and to help their child move up the Functional Developmental Levels.
http://www.playwithjoy.com/ |
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Facebook resources:
Search for the following pages/groups:
Families of Autism and Asperger's Standing Together
Stuart Duncan - Autism from a Father's point of view
Autism Understanding and Acceptance
Autism Support Network
Stuart Duncan - Autism from a Father's point of view
Autism Understanding and Acceptance
Autism Support Network
