Where can you find information about raising a child with autism?

Answer 1

There is a wealth of information and a wide variety of resources on Asperger's disorder on-line alone, and some of these sites are listed following under Related Links.

If you are a student, your school counselor may be able to refer you to someone who can give you more information on Asperger's disorder, and maybe even provide a possible diagnosis.

See the websites under Related Links for more information.

You can also find more information at a local library. Here is a list of some books on Asperger's Syndrome. The first one, The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, is thorough, recent, and easy to read.

General information:

• The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood
• The Oasis Guide to Asperger Syndrome: Advice, Support, Insights, and Inspiration by Patricia Romanowski Bashe and Barbara L. Kirby
• Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volumes I and II, 3rd Edition edited by Fred R. Volkmar.
• Geek Syndromes: Causes, cures and maps of autism and other related neurological disorders by Steve Emfield.

As victims of bullying:

• Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Strategies and Solutionsby Nick Dubin
• Perfect Targets: Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Practical Solutions for Surviving the Social World by Rebekah Heinrichs

On learning social skills:

• Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social-Communications Problems by Jed E. Baker
• Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders by Jeanette McAfee
• Geek Syndromes: Causes, cures and maps of autism and other related neurological disorders by Steve Emfield.

On adult relationships:

• Asperger Syndrome and Long-Term Relationships by Ashley Stanford
• Other Half of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide to Living in an Intimate Relationship with a Partner Who Has Asperger Syndromeby Maxine C. Aston
• Geek Syndromes: Causes, cures and maps of autism and other related neurological disorders by Steve Emfield.

Other issues:

• Asperger's and Girls by Tony Attwood et. al.
• Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World by Brenda Smith Myles et. al.
• Freaks, Geeks, and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence by Luke Jackson
• Solutions for Adults with Asperger's Syndrome: Maximizing the Benefits, Minimizing the Drawbacks to Achieve Success by Juanita Lovett

Answer 2

There are many sources of help for those with asperger's syndrome. such as the national autistic society. I have aspergers, and have joined my local branch. go to http://www.autism.org.uk/ to get more info on that, there also many schools that specialize in autism spectrum disorders. On the NAS website, they provide a list of schools that specialize in this. The NAS hold free Bowling sessions and swimming sessions, for others to meet more like themselves. The best schools are ones with good SENCO departments with trained special needs co-ordinators. Hoped this helped!

Answer 3

There are many MANY sources online, in books, and in your community - not all good.

If online go via Autism Self-Advocacy Network and Facebook pages such as Karla's ASD page and Parenting Autistic Children With Love & Acceptance - all these pages support Autistic children rather than attempting to force them to be something that they aren't or suggesting that Autistic children are worth less than neurotypical children. Avoid sources such as Autism Speaks, these act against Autistic people and use ableism to promote their organization at the cost of Autistic people.

Answer 4

A good organization for Autism awareness and education is Autism Speaks.com, they have many good resources for the signs of Autism. Most signs are not visible until the 6 month mark in a child.Some of the signs of Autism can include but is not limited to: Failure to mimic sounds and facial expressions, lack of large smiles or happy expressions, loss of speech or lack of making sounds with the mouth or throat, no hand signals such as waving or pointing.

Answer 5

Wrong Planet.net is a forum for people with autism and aspergers

Answer 6

Go to a Doctor Who will refer you to a psychiatrist.

Answer 7

AutismBeacon.com is a very user-friendly website that provides up-to-date, helpful and hands-on information that can help someone raise a child with autism.

Answer 8

Information regarding autism can be found on Autism Speaks, Medical News Today, MayoClinic, KidsHealth, American Psychological Association, Psych Central and WebMD.

Answer 9

A list of Autism spector disorder can be found on Doctors.com keywords Autism Spector disorder list. It will have a range selection of information.