Parent

TOOL KIT

First Concern to Action Tool Kit

• First Concern to Action Tool. If you have a concern about how your child is communicating, interacting or behaving, you are probably wondering what to do next. https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/first-concern-action-tool-kit
• Challenging Behaviours Tool Kit. Sometimes, people with autism display behaviours that are challenging to understand and address. https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/challenging-behaviors-tool-kit
• 100 Day Kit for Young Children. The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit helps families of children ages four and under make the best possible use of the 100 days following the diagnosis. https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/100-day-kit-young-children
• 100 Day Kit for School Age Children. The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit helps families of children between the ages of five and 13 make the best possible use of the 100 days following the diagnosis. https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/100-day-kit-school-age-children

SCIENCE NEWS

Family Advisors:  The power and importance of connection

For many families who care for a loved one with autism spectrum disorder, access to knowledge and resources to support autism is critical. The right supports can enhance a life that is meaningful and productive. For me and my colleague, Liza Krassner, we understand how important these resources are. We are both parents of children with autism who also serve on the Family Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network/Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (ATN/AIR-P)…. https://www.autismspeaks.org/science-news/family-advisors-power-and-importance-connection

What the ‘broad spectrum’ can teach us about autism

The relatives of autistic people often have mild traits of the condition. Studying these family members could broaden our understanding of autism… https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/broad-spectrum-can-teach-us-autism/