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A U T I S M

Brochure for Parents

Eileen Connett & Mayra Correa

Resources/Organizations

Autism Speaks

Leading national science and advocacy

organization dedicated to the research in

the causes, prevention, treatments, and

cure for autism.

Autism Society of America

Autism organization which seeks to

improve the l ives of those affected by

autism by increasing awareness,

advocating for appropriate services and

providing the latest information on the

topic.

Autism Science Foundation

Nonprofit corporation which provides

funding and other assistance to scientist ,

and other organizations conducting

autism research. This organization also

provides information to the general

public and serves to increase awareness

of the disorder as well as the needs of

individuals and families affected by

autism.

My Child Has Autism, Now

What? --Susan Larson Kidd

This book enables parents to regain

control of the si tuation once their child

has been diagnosed. It d raws from the

vast amount of information available on

parenting children with autism and

condenses i t into ten easy steps covering

the key aspects of l ife with a child with

autism.

Liv ing w i th Aut i sm

5 Tips for Parents

Educational Services

school psychologists

school nurses

speech specialists

physical/occupational therapists

and behavioral therapists

Characteristics Impairment in Social Interactions

Poor Communication Abilities

Insistence on Sameness

Unusual Behavior Patterns

C a u s e s

Diagnostic Procedures

Early Signs of Autism (less than 2 years)

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