Helpful Information
Symptoms, Signs and Diagnosis
- Autism - what to look for at each age level
- Diagnosing Autism and PDD-NOS per the DSM-IV in Layman's terms
- Aspergers Syndrome by Stephen Bauer, MD, MPH
- Asperger's Disorder by Carol E. Watkins, MD
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Other pscyhological problems that can co-exist with Aspergers
- What is Aspergers Syndrome
- Wikipedia - Autism
- Wikipedia - Aspergers Syndrome
Articles related to Autism and Aspergers
- Aspergers Syndrome Articles, Classroom Ideas and Research
- 10 Tips for Helping your Child with AS get ready to return to school
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- An Educators Guide to Aspergers Syndrome
- Demystifying Autism: An Inside-Out Perspective - workshop provided by William Stillman
- Education.com information about Aspergers
- Mercury in Immunization shots may be linked to Autism
- Parallel Play - article written by Tim Page
- Tim Page, Pulitzer Prize-winning music critic, describes living with Aspergers Syndrome
- Camp teaches autistic children how to fit in
- Strategies to help Students with Asperger Syndrome in School
- Take2 Summer Camp - for children with Aspergers or ASD for Social Skills
- Traveling Tips for travelers with disabilities
- Undiagnosed Aspergers Leads to 'Life as an Outsider' - article and interview by Tim Page
- Vitamin B6 and Magnesium Therapy
Camps, Schools and Programs
- Auburns School - new school in Baltimore, Montgomery Counties and Northern VA for children with high functioning Autism
- AHEADD - Achieving in Higher Education with Autism/Development Disabilities
- Children with Autism Making Progres - CAMP review
- Camps for kids and adults with Disabilities
- Hannah More School (Reisterstown, MD)
- How to Setup classroom for Children with Autism - www.autismclassroom.com
- Talisman Camps & Programs
- Orion Academy - Asperger's NLD High School
- Camp Attaway (Columbia, MD)
- Camp Kodiak
- Camp Koski (Hydes, MD)
- "10 Tips for Helping your Child with AS get ready to return to school" from OASIS website
Discussion Forums and Message Boards
- Discussion Forum: Autism & Aspergers
- WebMD - Parenting: Special Needs Children (Message Board)
- WrongPlanet - web community for individuals and parents of children on the spectrum
Workshops and Training Programs
- Families Together for People with Disabilities
- Printable Worksheets, Newsletters and Homework activities
IEPs
- IEPs
- IEP Goals
- Modifications for Classroom Instruction (examples listed)
- Sample IEP Goals
- Your Child's IEP: Practical & Legal Guideance by Pamela & Peter Wright
Suggested Reading Materials/Books/Videos
- A 5 is against the law by Kari Dunne Buron
- Aspergers Books (list)
- Aspergers: What Does it Mean to Me? (workbook for children with Aspergers)
- All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome by Kathy Hoopmann
- All Dogs Have ADHD by Kathy Hoopmann
- Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments
- Caregiver for Aspergers Syndrome (Mother's story/video)
- Emily Post's Etiquette
- Hippo's can Surf - story written by ACSG group member about Surfers Healing experience
- Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Aspergers Disorder
- How do you work this life thing? by Lizzie Post (for teens and older)
- How Rude!: The Teenagers' Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out
- Kid Cooperation: How to Stop Yelling, Nagging & Pleading and Get Kids to Cooperate
- Life Lists for Teens: Tips, Steps, Hints, and How-Tos for Growing Up, Getting Along, Learning, and Having Fun
- Love and Anger, The Parental Dilemma
- The 10 Greatest Gifts I Give My children (parenting from the heart)
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon (Story about 15 yr old with Aspergers)
- What Kind of World Do You Want? (Five for Fighting) Videos for Autism awareness
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