Subject Guides: Autism: Support Resources

Autism Navigator

Autism Navigator
Autism Navigator increases the capacity of healthcare and early intervention providers, educators, and families to improve outcomes of young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Project PALS

Project PALS (Panhandle Autism Library Services), is a joint venture between FSU’s PALM Center and the Autism Institute at the College of Medicine to help librarians and educators understand how autism is diagnosed.

Partly funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Project PALS is producing Web-based programs covering strategies from designing spaces for children on the spectrum to ways to integrate technology into social interaction and support children’s individual learning styles.

Patient Education

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Autism Spectrum Disorder
MedlinePlus: Autism Spectrum Disorder
From the National Library of Medicine
National Institute of Mental Health: Autism Spectrum Disorder
FamilyDoctor.org - Autism
American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine
Think Safety
From the Organization for Autism Research, contains advice and safety tips from experienced family members to first-hand experts.
Toddler Tracks
The nonprofit, charitable Global Partnership for Telehealth and the South East Telehealth Resource Center have partnered with leading autism specialists to develop the “Toddler Tracks” program to provide free online early intervention training to parents with children on wait lists for services, continuing education for healthcare professionals on diagnosis and treatment, as well as access to telehealth services to address this gap.

Autism Intitutes and Centers at the Florida State University College of Medicine

Autism Events

FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Events Calendar

Multimedia

ASD Video Glossary
My Next Steps: A Parent's Guide to Understanding Autism
AFIRM - Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring evidence-based practice with learners with ASD from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.
13 apps that support and empower the autistic community

Other Helpful Websites

Skills for Positive Patient Interactions
From the Nisonger Center Autism Curriculum Guide, Ohio State University
First Signs
Provides a wealth of vital resources, covering a range of issues: from monitoring development, to concerns about a child; from the screening and referral process, to sharing concerns.
Help With Autism Spectrum Disorder
From the American Psychiatric Association.
Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents
A nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5. Developed with input from parents, people who serve the autism community, and people with autism, See Amazing in All Children offers families ways to overcome common challenges and simplify everyday activities.

Why Should Healthcare Providers Receive Training on Autism?

Associations

Autism Florida
Autism Research Institute
Autism Society
National Autism Association
US Autism Association
Asperger/Autism Network
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network
Responsible for US statistics on ASD prevalence
Autism Science Foundation
Offers a variety of information about ASD, including the latest news and research reports, grant opportunities for researchers, ongoing projects, and research findings.
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Free professional development resources for teachers, therapists, and other providers who work with individuals with ASD.
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
OAR awards grants to applied research projects and presents findings on this site.
A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
The first research organization built around a public health science approach to understanding and addressing the challenges of autism spectrum disorders.
SFARI - Simons Foundation Autism Research Institute
SFARI’s mission is to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance.
National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (NCAEP)
This organization is reviewing research studies published 2012-2017 which examine the impact of behavioral, educational, clinical and developmental practices and service models used with individuals on the autism spectrum from birth through age 21.
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT)
From the University of Washington, offers accommodation resources for Autism Spectrum Disorders/Asperger Syndrome.