Autism in General/ Therapy
| Name | Link | Short Description | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association for science in autism treatment | https://asatonline.org/ | Scientifically based information about autism and treatments for autism. Provides a useful guide to the process of getting a diagnosis, making decisions about treatment and intervention, and helpful everyday tips for parents. | autism, information, help, treatment |
| Autism Speaks | https://www.autismspeaks.org/ | Autism Speaks is an organization that supports research programs investigating the causes, prevention, and treatment options for autism. Autism Speaks strives to raise the awareness and understanding about autism in society. | autism, information, help, research programs, treatment |
| Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (CCBS) – Autism Section | https://behavior.org/help-centers/autism/ | The autism section of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies website presents the causes of autism and the Applied Behavior Analysis approach from a scientific perspective. The content is controlled by a scientific committee that includes the most renowned experts on ABA and autism. | autism, information, science, treatment |
| National Autistic Society (NAS) | www.autism.org.uk | NAS is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. It provides Advice & Guidance, Help & Support among other services, and is dedicated to changing lives and changing attitudes. | autism, charity, UK, |
| Autism Society of America (ASA) | www.autism-society.org | The mission of the Autism Society is to provide individuals with autism and their families with access to appropriate education, employment, community living opportunities, medical care, mental health services, and family support to enable them to live fulfilling lives. There are local affiliates throughout the country. | autism, support, information |
Guidelines
| Name | Link | Short Description | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| The NICE Guideline on Recognition, Referral, Diagnosis and Management of Adults on the Autism Spectrum | https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142/evidence/full-guideline-186587677 | “This guideline covers diagnosing and managing suspected or confirmed autism spectrum disorder (autism, Asperger’s syndrome and atypical autism) in people aged 18 and over. It aims to improve access and engagement with interventions and services, and the experience of care, for people with autism.” | guideline, autism spectrum disorder |
Online Teaching Platform
| Name | Links | Short Description | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Steps | https://simplestepsautism.com/ | In the Simple Steps online program, parents learn to better understand their child’s autism spectrum disorder and to teach their child how to learn, communicate, and build relationships. Training videos, animations, advisory texts and downloadable materials are provided for this purpose. Simple Steps is scientifically based and is accompanied and supported by internationally renowned experts. The program is offered in different languages. | autism, online teaching platform, treatment, evidence-based |
Therapy Materials/ Worksheets
| Name | Link | Short Description | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Kids Network | https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/ | Comprehensive offer of worksheets, picture cards, craft instructions, etc. The materials are available for free download. For this, an account is required, which can be set up free of charge. | worksheets, picture cards, craft instructions, free download |
| Metacom englisch | https://www.metacom-symbole.de/metacom_en.html | Symbol collection for creating therapy materials, picture cards, etc. Collections in different sizes available as download or DVD from 25 Euro. | Symbols, therapy materials, picture cards |
Blogs
| Name | Link | Short Description | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blog Center of Autism-specific Behavior Therapy/ Dr. Vera Opitz | https://www.autismnews.eu/ | Information on autism-specific behavior therapy (ABT), free materials, links and movies for therapists, teachers and parents. In English and German. | blog, autism, autism-specific behavior therapy (ABT |
Law/Politics
| Name | Link | Short Description | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Europe | https://www.autismeurope.org/who-we-are/ | Autism-Europe (AE) is a non-profit organisation that promotes the rights of autistic people and aims to increase the understanding of autism in society. | autism, rights of autistic people |
Library Programs for Autistic Users
| Name | Link | Short Description | Keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlocking Potential: Innovative Library Programs Enhancing the Lives of Autistic Individuals | https://librarysciencedegreesonline.org/libraries-and-autism/ | This article explores library programs tailored for autistic library users and their caregivers, detailing their implementation, needs, and community benefits. It highlights low-cost service provision options and emphasizes the importance of library staff education. | autistic library users, library programs, library staff education |