Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often feel overwhelmed by their child’s condition. There is no one-size fits all approach to helping these kids, but there are some great resources out there for you! This page will provide a list parents can use in order find answers and help your kid live an independent life on the other side Of diagnosed.
Useful Autism websites
https://www.vera.co.za/: In January 1970, the Society for Autistic Children (founded in 1966) started a school for learners with autism in a prefabricated building in Claremont. The school was called the Cape Town Day School for Autistic Children, with Margaret Golding as the first principal and Bernice Lieberman as her right hand.
https://www.icdl.com/home: The International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting each person’s development to its fullest potential. Through the genius and leadership of Dr. Stanley Greenspan, ICDL was formed 32 years ago
Autismtreatmentcenter: The Autism Treatment Center of America’s online and live via Zoom programs give you the guidance, training, & support to start your own effective in-home autism treatment program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP)
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
The National Professional Development Centre of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Society for the Study of Behavioural Phenotypes
South African Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (SA-ACAPAP)
TANDem Project and TAND Consortium
UCT Department of Psychiatry and Mental HealthThe National Autistic Society – National Autistic Society’s services and activities
Autism Education Trust – effective education practice for children with Autism
TEACCH Autism Program – treatment and education of Autism-related communication-handicapped children
TES teaching resources – free teaching resources
Yor-OK – support and advice for children and parents of children with additional needs
Useful Autism downloads
https://www.twinkl.co.za/search?q=free+downloads+autismAET Good Practice Report – investigates good practice in Autism education
https://www.pexels.com/search/videos/autism/
AET Professional Competency Framework – describes the knowledge and skills staff working in educational settings require to work effectively with Autistic pupils
NAS Education Resource Pack – advice for staff in educational settings to better understand and help pupils with Autism
York’s Autism Strategy – The City of York Council’s Autism Strategy
York’s Autism ‘Local Offer’ – The City of York Council’s Strategy for Children and Young People with Autism
https://www.pdfdrive.com/autisme-books.html
https://www.educationalappstore.com/best-apps/best-autism-apps-ipad-android