Autism Assistive Technology

Overview of this Blog

This blog has been made for educators as well as parents of children who are Autistic. There are several resources in regards to assistive technology (how to go about getting it, funds, processes, different types) as well as information on autism.

Some of the information that may be found on this blog in regards to autism will include the spectrum of disorders as well as characteristics that are prevalent within the spectrum. Also included are websites of funding sources, types of assistive technology and other general information that educators and families may find helpful.

General information about Autism Spectrum Disorders (helpful resource links)

What is autism spectrum disorder?

Definition and symptoms  

http://vkool.com/autism-spectrum-disorder/

http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/autism/

Autism Behavior Problems

What's Triggering Your Child's Outbursts?

 http://www.helpguide.org/harvard/autism-behavior-problems.htm

Asperger Syndrome

http://www.autism-society.org/about-autism/aspergers-syndrome/

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/asperger.html

http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/asperger-syndrome

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Resources

ACT-Today at http://www.act-today.org United Healthcare Children’s Foundation at http://www.uhccf.org TACA: http://www.tacanow.org/about-taca/family-scholarship-program/ Generation Rescue: http://www.generationrescue.org

Grant Program

This grant program offers "funding assistance to families on a quarterly basis." http://act-today.org/act-today-grant-program.php

The Make It Fit Foundation

The Make It Fit Foundation "is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by autism." You may also visit their facebook page to view Cookies for iPads - giving children with autism a voice. http://www.makeitfit.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cookies-for-Ipads-giving-children-with-autism-a-voice/186571024739428

Government Financial Resources

http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/government_financial_resources.pdf