Resources:
Autism
Articles:
Important Works from Nick Walker’s blog, Neurocomopolitanism.com
Blog of Amy Sequenzia - Non Speaking Autistic Speaking:
http://nonspeakingautisticspeaking.blogspot.com/
Blog of Elizabeth (Ibby) Grace: Grace Notes (Ask an Autistic)
http://tinygracenotes.blogspot.com/
How “Autism Warrior Parents” Harm Autistic Kids -
http://www.theestablishment.co/2016/09/22/how-autism-warrior-parents-harm-autistic-kids/
Parenting Autistic Children with Love and Acceptance, official blog:
http://autloveaccept.wordpress.com/
Respectfully Connected - another parent-oriented blog:
http://respectfullyconnected.com/
We Are Like Your Child: http://wearelikeyourchild.blogspot.com/
Autistic people don’t support ABA:
Autism on Facebook:
Autism Discussion Page:
https://www.facebook.com/autismdiscussionpage/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf
Autism Acceptance:
https://www.facebook.com/PromoteAutismAcceptance/?fref=ts
Asperger’s Support Network:
https://www.facebook.com/ASPERGERSSUPPORTNETWORK/
Parenting Autistic Children with Love and Acceptance (used as a place to ask questions and receive advice from fellow parents, Autistic people, and Autistic parents):
https://www.facebook.com/ParentingAutisticChildrenWithLoveAcceptance
Books:
The Real Experts - Readings for Parents of Autistic Children
http://www.amazon.com/Real-Experts-Readings-Autistic-Children/dp/0986183563/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464128983&sr=8-1&keywords=The+real+experts
Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking
https://www.amazon.com/Loud-Hands-Autistic-People-Speaking/dp/1938800028/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1490595008&sr=1-1&keywords=loud+hands
I Think I Might Be Autistic by Cynthia Kim
https://www.amazon.com/Think-Might-Autistic-Diagnosis-Self-Discovery/dp/0989597113/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1490594900&sr=1-1&keywords=i+think+i+might+be+autistic
A Field Guide to Earthlings: An Autistic/Asperger View of Neurotypical Behavior by Star Ford
https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Earthlings-autistic-neurotypical/dp/0615426190/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1490594850&sr=1-1&keywords=field+guide+to+earthlings
The ABCs of Autism Acceptance
https://autonomous-press.myshopify.com/collections/newest-releases/products/the-abcs-of-autism-acceptance-by-sparrow-rose-jones
What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew
https://www.amazon.com/What-Every-Autistic-Wishes-Parents/dp/0997504528/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489725112&sr=8-1&keywords=what+every+autistic+girl+wishes+her+parents+knew
Been There. Done That. Try This! - An Aspie’s Guide to Life on Earth
https://www.amazon.com/Been-There-Done-That-This/dp/1849059640
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome by Jennifer Cook O’Tool
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1849059152/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687642&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1843106698&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=7VERN2AAN3WK1Q8QJKA2
Aspergirls by Rudy Simone
https://www.amazon.com/Aspergirls-Empowering-Females-Asperger-Syndrome/dp/1849058261/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489724270&sr=1-1&keywords=aspergirls
All the Weight of Our Dreams: On Living Racialized Autism
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997504501/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
Authoring Autism: On Rhetoric and Neurological Queerness - by Melanie Yergeau
https://www.dukeupress.edu/authoring-autism
Videos:
Cartoon Character Arthur explains Aspergers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9eATBV-_lg
Nick Walker’s Advice for Parents:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6GnPgro5BY
Nonverbal Autistic Woman, Carly Fleischman interviews Channing Tatum:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeKKQlMB1NeOLN31_CSJFRQ
Ask an Autistic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vju1EbVVgP8&list=PLK6dftcRS54VBMiDNAaPk_cvLqTa1OgVW
10 Inspirational Autistic people:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoqnPZXLGVA
Autistic ways of being:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=494&v=JnylM1hI2jc
For autistic women & girls:
What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew (book)
Aspergirls by Rudy Simone (book)
Aspienwomen by Tania Marshall (book)
Experiences of Late Diagnosed Women (Journal Article):
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-016-2872-8?wt_mc=Internal.Event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst
Autistic Females: Hidden Too Long by Joel Schwartz (blog):
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/autistic-females-hidden-too-long-joel-schwartz
Interventions:
Floortime method:
https://www.stanleygreenspan.com/about-floortime
Relationship Development Intervention:
www.RDIconnect.com
http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org
ADHD
About ADHD
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
The nation’s leading nonprofit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families.
American Psychiatric Association
A national medical specialty society whose 36,000+ physician members specialize in the diagnosis and
treatment of mental and emotional disorders and substance abuse.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
Adult ADD resources, help, information and support.
The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorder (APSARD)
Improving outcomes for individuals with ADHD and their families by promoting researching throughout
the lifespan on ADHD and spreading evidence-based practices and education.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Making effective communication effective and accessible for all.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The C.D.C increases health security by supporting communities and citizens who are fighting diseases.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
ADHD World Federation: From Child to Adult Disorder
Promotes clinical and scientific study projects in the field of ADHD and exchange of information within the ADHD community.
Parenting Children with ADHD
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Find a child or adolescent psychiatrist.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Dedicated to the health of all children.
Child Mind Institute
An online resource dedicated to empowering parents, professionals, and policymakers to support children
with mental health and learning disorders.
Learning Disabilities
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
COPAA helps parents secure high-quality educational services for children with disabilities.
LD Online
A wealth of information about learning disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
Advice on a range of topics, from finding tutors to helping a child choose a career.
WrightsLaw
Focuses on special-education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
LD Resources Foundation (LDRFA)
Informs, inspires, and empowers individuals with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and ADHD.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Empowers children and adults with learning and attention issues.
Other:
https://www.intelligent.com/online-college-guide-for-students-with-mental-health-disorders/