Autism Facts and Helpful Links
The Facts of Autism:
- About 1 in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network (2014)
- ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups
- ASD is almost 5 times more common among boys (1 in 42) than among girls (1 in 189)
- About 1 in 6 children in the United States had a developmental disability in 2006-2008, ranging from mild disabilities such as speech and language impairments to serious developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and autism”
Helpful links and resources:
Autism Speaks: http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Temple Grandin: http://templegrandin.com/
Autism Society: http://www.autism-society.org/
Autism Parenting Magazine: http://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-resources-parents/
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
Autism Council of Utah: http://autismcouncilofutah.org/
MyAutismTeam: http://www.myautismteam.com/
Southern Utah Autism Support Group www.facebook.com/SouthernUtahAutismSupportGroup
Cerebral Palsy Group: https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/
15 Behavior Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum
https://ibcces.org/blog/2016/07/15/behavior-strategies/
How to Create a Backyard Sanctuary for Kids with Disabilities
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/disability-friendly-backyard-for-kids/
For Educators: Strategies for Working With Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
http://blog.maketaketeach.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Strategies-for-Working-With-Children-with-ASD1.pdf
Helping Asperger’s Teens To Survive and Thrive: 15 Key Steps
http://www.psy-ed.com/wpblog/helping-aspergers-teens/
Creating a Home Atmosphere of Solitude to Help Cope with Adult Autism
https://www.redfin.com/blog/creating-a-home-atmosphere-to-help-cope-with-adult-autism
| 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
