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General Treatment Information
ABA/IBI & Related
Pivotal Response Therapy (PRT)
Verbal Therapy
Floortime
RDI
TEACCH
SCERTS
Communication
and Sensory Integration Resources
Other Treatment Resources
Behaviour Supports
IEP Resources
Special Education Resources
Drugs and Medications
Diet, Biomedical Treatments and Other Complementary
Animal Assisted Therapies
Vacines & Environmental Information
Canadian Treatment/Support Centres
U.S.Treatment Centres
Legal Actions
Also see: Diagnosis | Best Practices: please see Resources for Professionals | Resources for Families & Caregivers | Resources for Adults and Youth link
General Treatment
Information
New American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Two new clinical reports from the AAP will help pediatricians recognize autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) earlier and guide families to effective interventions, which will ultimately improve the lives of children with ASDs and their families. The first clinical report, Identification and Evaluation of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, provides detailed information on signs and symptoms so pediatricians can recognize and assess ASDs in their patients. Educational strategies and associated therapies, which are the cornerstones of treatment for ASDs, are reviewed in the second AAP clinical report, Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Association for Science in Autism Treatment.
Autism One Radio: A Worldwide, Web-Based Radio Station for the Care, Treatment, and
Recovery of Children with Autism.
Autism Resources - Methods, Treatments, Programs (John Wobus).
Autism Society America page on treatment guidelines.
Autism Speaks Treatment Pages.
Autism: The Road Back. Documentary from the Knowledge Network features three families in BC and the different types of therapies each family has chosen.
Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC): A no-cost intervention evaluation tool. The ATEC was designed specially to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
AutismWeb
Beyond Autism: Site by a parent containing over 2,700 working links, many
treatment/education related.
Canadian Autism Intervention Research Network (CAIRN): Reviews high quality studies of various behavioural treatments,
drug treatments and educational interventions.
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention: Free child development materials.
The Complete Guide to Autism Treatments, S.K. Freeman, PhD. The Complete Guide to Autism Treatments was inspired by parents of children afflicted with autism. After
speaking with several thousands of parents about various treatments and answering similar questions over and over again, Dr.
Freeman realized that parents need a clear way -- a guide -- to help make appropriate treatment decisions for their child. [Read the info. sheet]
Early Developmental Studies Lab at the UC Davis Mind Institute.
"Educating Children with Autism," National Academies
of Science: The importance of effective and early treatment is presented in
this report.
Evidence for Effectiveness of Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders In Children and Adolescents, Executive Summary, October 2008 [PDF]. U.S., The Health Resources Commission, Office for Oregon Health Policy & Research, 1225 Ferry Street SE Salem, OR 97301 Phone: 503.373.1629
National Autistic Society U.K. Treatment Resources.
National Autistic Society U.K. Autism Data Search.
Research Autism U.K.
Schafer Autism Report (SAR): A daily autism email newsletter which includes a study showing that
early intervention reduces the statistic of lack of speech development
in children with autism from 50% to 14%. The study's author, Catherine
Lord, is one of the leading autism early intervention researchers
in the world. SAR also has searchable archives of past editions
where one can review studies indicating the importance of early
intervention, and the difference between outcomes for children who
do and do not receive effective early treatment/intervention.
TAP, The Autism Perspective Magazine: Presents options for therapies, new understanding, treatments
and services.
Treatments for People with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental
Disorders: Research Perspectives: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Sponsored by: The NIH
Autism Coordinating Committee and the Department of Education, Office
of Special Education, Neuroscience Center.
U.S. Public Health Service: Surgeon General's Report on Autism.
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ABA/IBI & Related
ABA Learning Centre: Provides services to families of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders and other complex developmental disabilities. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the foundation of intervention. Treatment programs are designed to each child’s developmental needs to help the child reach his/her full potential.
ABA Educational Resources: Website designed by mother of a child on the spectrum for parents/service
providers. Free downloads for home-based ABA.
ABA Resources for Recovery from Autism/PDD/Hyperlexia.
ABACUS: Autism Ontario site to Assist Parents in Finding Autism Applied Behaviour Analysis Services. ABACUS, is a web-based registry of Ontario Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) providers.
Applying Behaviour Concepts.
Association for Behavior Analysis International.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.
Clarifying Comments on the UCLA Young Autism Project by Ivar
Lovaas, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (August 2nd,
2000): This report provides tables of data comparing specific outcome measures
(IQ at age 2-3 and age 7, and independence as assessed by the Vineland
Adaptive Behavior Scales) of studies from the UCLA-Young Autism
Project (ABA), the UCLA-Neuropsychiatric Institute and TEACCH. The
results are very consistent: the ABA based UCLA-YAP children with
autism had significantly higher scores in all areas.
Manitoba Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MFEAT).
Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Alberta: FEAT/AB provides support, information, education and guidance for
those involved with the Autism community, who believe in the efficacy
of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) intervention and ABA-like interventions.
Families for Early Autism Treatment B.C.
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) U.S.: FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents and professionals,
designed to help families with children who have received the diagnosis
of Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD NOS).
Help Us Learn: A training program for preparing parents, educators, students, teachers,
therapists, service providers, friends and family to use Applied
Behaviour Analysis (ABA) programs to work with children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders, PDD, & other developmental delays.
Including Me: Building Skills for Special Students. ABA with PlaySteps® Books and Toys.
Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention.
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Pivotal Response Therapy (PRT)
UCSB Koegel Autism Center.
UCSD Autism Research Program.
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Verbal Therapy
Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.
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Floortime
Stanley Greenspan.
Description of Floortime.
Floortime Foundation.
Floortime Discussion Group.
Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders.
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Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
Connections Center: The Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) program is a parent-based clinical treatment program specifically designed to remediate deficits central to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For more Canadian information on RDI contact: autismresearch@augustana.ca or khatt@augustana.ca.
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Training and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH)
TEACCH Program (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related
Communication Handicapped Children).
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Social Communication/ Emotional Regulation/ Transactional Support (SCERTS)
Gray Center for Social Learning & Understanding: Non-profit site including Carol Gray's social stories, and other
information and ideas.
Polyxo.com: Teaching Children with Autism, a resource by Jason M. Wallin
The SCERTS Model: Barry Prizants website.
SCERTS Model website: Created by Carol Gray, describes the model and SCERTS philosophy
in one of her Journals published in 2002.
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Communication
and Sensory Integration Resources
The Augmentative Communication Community Partnerships Canada (ACCPC) Communication Assistants Project. People who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) often experience communication challenges when interacting with people in their communities. They may require someone who understands how they communicate to assist them in communicating with unfamiliar people. In 2007, ACCPC conducted a pilot project that explored how people can use trained communication assistants to increase their communication and participation in their communities.
The American Music Therapy Association. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Music Therapy Research and Evidence-Based Practice Support (An annotated bibliography).
ASD Visual Aids: A company offering visual tools and solutions for home, care, work and educational settings that empower children and young people with ASD.
Coast Music Therapy.
College of Optometrists in Vision Development: Information on vision training.
Communication A to Z: Autism, Behavioral and Developmental Services.
Computer Software – Laureate: Software designed specifically for children with developmental
disabilities.
Earobics and Fast ForWord: Computer-based auditory interventions for children who have delays in language and have difficulty discriminating speech sounds.
FPI Sensations: offers innovative, multi sensory rich products, equipment and environments (MSE) to meet the special needs of all ages and all abilities.
The Hanen Centre: The Hanen Centre is a recognized innovator in family-focused early language intervention programs and learning resources for parents and professionals. The More Than Words® Program is family-focused, and gives parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related social communication difficulties, practical tools to help their children communicate. The TalkAbility™ Program is designed for families with children aged three to seven on the mild end of the autism spectrum, and focuses on both parent-child and child-child interactions.
iCommunicate: A rich web resource with video presentations, resources, articles and downloads, dedicated to improving communication and the communication potential of everyone.
Hear This! Digital Auditory Aerobics: Auditory Integration Therapy (AIT) improves the way the ears work. Clients listen to specially designed music that is "exercise" for the inner ear and brain. At the end of the treatment cycle, the ears work better, process sound and language quicker, and listening, learning and speech becomes easier.
Irlen lenses.
The Listening Centre: Private clinic offering a method of sound stimulation called the Tomatis Method.
PECS.com: This is the site for information on upcoming PECS training, purchasing materials, etc. It is run by Pyramid Educational Consultants. PECs Canada: The PECS System and a PECS resource page.
The PECS System and a PECS resource page.
Picture Card Communication: Personalized/individualized visual resources and educational materials for people affected by Autism and their families, teachers, therapists, etc.
Sensory Integration Dysfunction.
Society for Auditory Intervention Techniques.
Sensory Integration International (Ayres Clinic): Promotes education, research and treatment related to sensory integration disorders.
Temple Grandin on Deep Touch Pressure.
Therapeutic Communication Through Music. A collection of links to resources about music therapy and autism.
Vision training.
Visual Strategies-Linda Hodgdon: Provides information on utilizing visual strategies for children
with autism spectrum disorders and includes free printable pictures.
The site also provides information on Linda Hodgdon’s materials,
workshops and services.
Weighted Blankets at Boutique FDMT.
Weighted Blankets at Dreamcatcher.
Weighted Vest.
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Other Treatment Resources
Autism Training with Low Arousal Support Services (ATLASS): ATLASS aims to provide individualised supports for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD's).
Autism Essentials™ DVD Training Program: A Step-by-Step program to understanding your child’s autism and effective strategies you can use at home to help them in your busy day-to-day life.
Kid's Tools.
The Miller Method: A Cognitive-Developmental Systems Approach for Children on the Autism Spectrum.
Neurodevelopmental Therapy developed by Svea J.
Gold, MLS.
Patterning: The Institutes for the Achievement
of Human Potential.
ProjectPACE Inc.
Sensory Resources: This site specializes in sensory integration and sensory processing.
Social Skills Instruction – Making (and Keeping) Friends: A Model for Social
Skills Instruction, Indiana Resource Center
for Autism.
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Behaviour Supports
Managing Aggressive Behaviour in Care Settings: Understanding and Applying Low Arousal Approaches, Andrew McDonnell, Studio III Group, 2009.
Mental Health Canada/Santé Mentale Canada Inc .: National bilingual internet directory of 12,000 Psychiatrists,
Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, and
Social Workers. Public information and education resource on mental
health concerns.
National Autistic Society (UK) page on Biting.
Practical Behaviour Management Solutions for Children and Teens with Autism: The 5P Approach, Linda Miller, Jessica Kingsley Publishers: Designed specifically for parents and teachers, and complete with photocopiable tools, this book will provide structured yet flexible guidance for all parents and professionals supporting a child or young person on the autism spectrum.
Studio III Group. The Studio III group comprises three individual companies, all of which promote the ideals, philosophies and benefits of non-aversive behaviour management.
Taking Strides Developmental Services Inc.: Offers individualized services to children, youth and adults facing challenges under the umbrella of PDD/ASD, as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Effects, Mental Health Issues, Emotional and Behavioural Disorders. email: taking_strides_development@yahoo.com or telephone: 416-953-8772.
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Special Education Resources
See also: Resources for Professionals: Training Opportunities Families & Caregivers Resources | Resources for Families and Caregivers
Accelerations Educational Software: Makers of DT Trainer, ActivityTrainer, etc.
Alert Program: The Alert Program is used to help teach self-regulation awareness.
The website provides information on the program's steps for teaching
self-regulation awareness, workshop opportunities, and ordering
information.
Autism Pro: Software tool for supporting services for children with autism.
Advanced Brain Technologies: Computer learning games for kids with ASD.
All The Best Teacher Resources for Free!: Resources for teachers on different disabilities and/or special
needs.
AUT-2B-HOME list: Private discussion group of families homeschooling their autistic
spectrum children full or part-time. Education and autism: developing
programs that meet individual needs and learning styles, teaching
methods, curriculums, resources (books, websites, organizations,
etc), autism therapies, homeschool laws, IDEA laws as applied to
homeschoolers, homeschool support groups, addressing lack of support
from family and professionals, environmental issues, diet, nutrition,
etc.
Brain-based Learning: An Overview: A resource about what Brain-based Learning is, and other issues
that talk about the many different learning styles.
Cindy's Autistic Support!: Links to free worksheets on social skills and activities.
Communication A to Z: Provides a variety of services including assessment, positive supports services as well as a variety of training to help families, schools and organizations assist individuals with special needs. An email newsletter can be subscribed to from the home page.
The Classroom and Communication Skills Program: Practical Strategies for Educating Young Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Developmental Disabilities in the Public School Setting, Megan Ahlers and Colleen Hannigan Zillich (Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2008). This tool was developed out of need to serve children with autism who are nonverbal or limited verbal and are lacking in classroom foundation skills.
Different Roads to Learning: This site provides a variety of teaching materials that can be purchased.
Do to Learn: This site includes a collection of free printable visuals, games
and teaching tools.
Special ED Resources on Aspergers from ASA.
Education World Search Engine: A search engine that can locate any available resources on the web
about education.
Exceptional Resources: Distributor of resources for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Books/Videos/CD-Roms/Online publishing.
HALO - Helping Autism through Learning and Outreach: SOMA Rapid Promting Method (RPM).
Home schooling: Great Idea or Big Mistake? Talks about advantages and disadvantages of home schooling, particularly
home schooling children with various learning disabilities.
Homeschooling: Website of a family who are homeschooling their children including a daughter with autism.
Instructional/Classroom Accommodations #1: Outlines the Instructional or Classroom Accommodations to parents
and students for students who have various special needs.
JKP new book: Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom offers support and practical techniques for teachers who work with children with Asperger Syndrome (AS).
Kozmic Visual Connections: Learning tools and kits. Saskatoon home-based business.
Learners on the Autism Spectrum: Preparing Highly Qualified Educators, Kari Dunn Buron and Pamela Wolfberg Ph.D. eds. (Autism Asperger Publishing Company, 2009). "This text responds to the escalating need to prepare highly qualified educators with essential knowledge and practical skills to support diverse learners on the autism spectrum..."
Let's Face It! (LFI!): A free, downloadable program which uses a blend of interactive computer games and hands on exercises designed to teach basic facial processing skills. The program is developed through a joint program between the University of Victoria Brain and Cognition Lab, and the Yale Child Study Centre.
LinguiSystems.
Make Your Own Therapy Tools and Toys: 20 great ideas from around your house and neighborhood. Terri Mauro, About.com: Occupational and speech therapy catalogs offer a wide array of cool tools and toys, many of them carrying pricetags more appropriate for a school district budget than a family's pocketbook...
Model Me Kids®: A video series demonstrates social skills by modeling peer behavior in a variety of social situations from kindergarten to high school. Children model and narrate each skill. Designed for both parents and educators. Phone Toll Free: (888) 232-7715 or email at info@modelmekids.com
MouseTrial Autism Software Database: A free resource for parents and professionals listing software for autism treatment.
Multimedia Products for Children with Autism: Launch into Learning is a multimedia skill-building
program for children with autism and related disabilities. Uses
DVDs, story books and music to present therapy-based exercises in
a fun, simple format for children with special learning needs.
Pacific Pediatric Supply (PPS): PPS provides a new source of innovative, high quality, sensory integration products for autistic and special needs children.
Parent Books.
Physical Education Ideas for Teachers, Parents, and Students: Ideas for Teachers, Parents, and Students on How to Adapt the Physical
Education programs in schools to integrate and meet the needs of
students with disabilities.
Picture Card Communication: Mother of a 23 year old son with autism makes personalized/ individualized visual resources
and educational materials for people affected by Autism and their families, teachers, therapists, etc. Marion Pusey: ppusey@sympatico.ca
The Puzzle of Autism [PDF]: National Education Association (NEA) 38-page guide explains the common features of autism and suggests effective classroom strategies for improving communication, sensory, social and behavioral skills.
Raising Horizons: Training course software for people with autism and other learning disabilities. Current courses include: Your School Day (5-12 years); At Work, including CV Builder; The Teenage Years (13-19 years); Travel with Me (10+ years); Stress Reduction Programme; and Sign-Net - Sign Language Courseware. Courses can be personalized to include the individual’s own family, school, home, etc.
See-n-Speak: A family-run company offering several products to aid in visual learning.
Southpaw Enterprises: A community of people and products dedicated to children with special challenges and those who care for them. They offer sensory integration and developmental products, pediatric therapy equipment, resources, and support for therapeutic professionals, health care professionals, schools, and families.
Spark Notes: Aresource for students who are studying English but need preteaching of novels – synopses, context material, character sketches, etc.
"The Space Place,” Catalyst Pictures: The Space Place is an animation series produced by British company Catalyst Pictures Ltd. to help children have a better understanding of the link between facial expression and emotion. This DVD will be available in NTSC format from June 2008. View a sample episode on the website. To get up-to-date information pre-register your interest to purchase on the website.
Special Ed Advocate Newsletter: This tells you how to subscribe to the Special Education Advocate
Newsletter, shows you a sample of what other advocates have accomplished,
and tells you what you need to do in order to advocate your special
education needs for yourself.
Special Education Service Agency: An Alaskan education resource for people with a developmental disorder.
Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.: Education and training for parents, teachers, therapists and
individuals who work directly with anyone affected by Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD). Currently working primarily in the Midwestern United
States.
Strategies at Hand: Quick and Handy Strategies for Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum. Robin D. Brewer, Ed.D. and Tracy G. Mueller, Ph.D. The Autism Asperger Publishing Company (AAPC).
Twelve Tips for Setting Up An Autism Classrooom from Natural Learning Concepts: Teaches children to understand questions that begin with “What”, “How”, “When”, “Which”, “Where” and “Why”.
The Writing C.L.A.W. (Controlling Letters of Adolescent/Adult Writing): A pencil grip which helps to promote proper grip, good handwriting and increased fine motor function.
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IEP Resources
See Also: Resources for Teachers
Autism Society America page on IEP's.
Arrowbyte Management Inc.: Amie 4.0 Easy IEP software.
Been There. Done That. Finally Getting it Right. A Guide to Educational Planning for Students with Autism: Lessons from a Mother and Teacher, Jennifer Krumins.
Beyond Autism IEP: IEP Information and Resources.
Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Education: Individual
Education Planning for Students with Special Needs.
Sample IEP for child with Autism/PDD.
Saskatchewan Learning Special Education Unit: Teaching Students
with Autism - A Guide for Educators 1999 (has section on IEP's -
called Personal Program Plan in Saskatchewan).
Untangle Autism IEP Centre.
Wrightslaw IEP page (links to many related resources).
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Drugs
and Medications
The National Institute of Mental Health: Has established a network of Research Units on Pediatric Psychopharmacology
(RUPPs) that combine expertise in psychopharmacology and psychiatry.
Located at several research centers, they are intended to become
a national resource that will expedite clinical trials in children.
Five groups are specifically funded to evaluate treatments for autism,
studying dose range and regimen of medications as well as their
mechanisms of action, safety, efficacy, and effects on cognition,
behavior, and development. For example, the RUPP at Kennedy Krieger
Institute is conducting a study on the efficacy of methylphenidate
(Ritalin) in children and adolescents with Pervasive Developmental
Disorders (PDD).
The Autism Research Institute (ARI): Has collected data from parents about their experiences with psychiatric
medications and other treatments. The results of this ongoing collection
of parent survey data is available at this web site.
Autism Collaboration: Site contains information on medications including an overview paper
for parents of young autistic children based on the research and
personal experience, of four different authors. The authors differ
in their opinions on the role psychoactive drugs should play.
Drug3K - Prescription Drug Information for Consumers: An online drug encyclopaedia featuring detailed information on prescription and medications including description, image drug, use, dosage, storage, precautions, and side effects.
Safe Use Project: Building Awareness of Safe Use of Medicines Among Family Caregivers of Seniors and Chronically Ill Children: The Canadian Association for Community Care, the Canadian Pharmacists Association, and VON Canada project aims to promote awareness about the safe use of medicines and the prevention of medication misuse. This page deals with aspects of the Project aimed at caregivers of children with chronic illness. The Project goal is to raise awareness about safe medicine use among family members, friends and/or neighbours who provide care to seniors and children with chronic illness.
Tardive Dyskinesia: A free information service sponsored by the Peterson Firm that aspires to provide accurate information on Tardive Dyskinesia.
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Diet, Biomedical Treatments and Other Therapies
Allergic Living Magazine.
Autism Canada Foundation: National autism charitable organization. Special emphasis on bio-medical treatments.
The Autism File: A long-established and leading international journal covering all aspects of autism is now available in North America. The Autism File provides practical information covering medical, nutritional and educational matters. It tracks and reports on research and focuses on applications today and the solutions that may be coming soon.
Autism Network for Dietary Intervention (ANDI).
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
Autism Watch.
ARI Summary of nutritional and biomedical treatments.
Body Ecology Diet.
Cranio-sacral Therapy (CST).
DAN! Defeat Autism Now!:
Alternative approach to autism developed by a group of physicians
and scientists (including a number of parents of autistic children).
DAN physicians focus on the biomedical treatment of underlying nutritional,
allergic, immune and detoxification issues in autism.
The Encyclopedia of Dietary Interventions, Karyn Seroussi and Lisa Lewis (2008). In 1995, Karyn Seroussi and Lisa Lewis created an international parent network that has educated thousands about dietary and biomedical interventions for autism. Thirteen years, three books, countless conferences, and over fifty thousand emails later, they decided to put it all together. The sum of their knowledge is here, in one easy-to-use reference guide.
Fondation Québécoise de la Maladie Coeliaque: French-Canadian website with information on Celiac disease.
Gluten Free-Casein Free Support Group: Support Group Website on the Gluten free-Casein free diet with information on use for ASD.
Foundation for Autism Information and Research (FAIR)
Autism Media.
The HANDLE ® Institute: Provides non-drug evaluation and treatment for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. Founded by Judith Bluestone as a non-profit organization in 1994, the Institute offers clinical services, community information, and professional training programs based on a Holistic Approach to Neuro Development and Learning Efficiency (HANDLE). Purchase The Fabric of Autism: Weaving the Threads into a Cogent Theory (2004) byJudith Bluestone.
Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide
to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues, Fred R.
Volkmar & Lisa A. Wiesner: (Woodbine House,
2004). Part of the series Topics in Autism.
The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet, Pamela Compart, M.D., Dana Laake, R.D.H., M.S., L.D.N., Fair Winds Publishers, 2009.
Kirkman Laboratories in Oregon: Specialize in nutritional supplements for ASD children.
Litebooks, Indigo Dreams: Books and CDs designed to introduce stress-management and relaxation techniques to children, teens, and adults.
Mercury chelation therapy discussion list: chelatingkids2@yahoogroups
Methylcobalamin, (MB12) treatment.
National Center
for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Nourishing Hope for Autism by Julie Matthews [book]: Winner of the 2009 1st Place Gold Medal for "Outstanding Book of the Year -- Most Progressive Health Book" at the Independent Publisher Book Awards, Nourishing Hope for Autism provides the scientific WHY and HOW various diets help children find relief from the symptoms of autism. Join the facebook group Nourishing Hope for Autism Diet Community.
No Wheat No Way: Gluten-Free Recipes You've Been Waiting For, Theresa Santandrea-Cull [Book].
Specific Carbohydrate Diet.
Under Pressure - Hyperbaric Medicine and More: Unit F - 80 Port Street East, Port Credit, ON | Tel: 905-274-2032 | Fax: 905-278-0738 | info@underpressureHBOT.ca
Ontario Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Centre (Ontario HBOT). 136B Cartwright Ave. Toronto Ontario, M6A 1V2 | 416-789-HBOT(4268) or 416-781-HBOT(4268) | info@ontariohbot.ca
Wilbarger Protocol.
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Animal Assisted Therapies
4 Paws for Ability: 4 Paws was the first agency to begin placing skilled autism service dogs. It continues to be the largest organization in the United States, and the only organization placing autism assistance dogs with tracking in other countries.
The Canadian Foundation for Animal Assisted Therapy: A national foundation supporting the the innovation, coordination, and integration of Animal-Assisted Support Services within Canada's health-care and social service sectors. View June 2009 Newletter [PDF] | [DOC]
Dogs With Wings Assistance Dog Society: Fostering independence and integration for people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support.
National Service Dog Training Centre Inc, (NSD), Cambridge, Ontario. Have successfully matched specially trained Labrador and Golden Retrievers to over 120 children with autism. Research Study: “Evaluating the Benefits of Service Dogs for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder”
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Vacines and Environmental
Information
Autism Society of America: The UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute: Uniquely Designed to Study Gene-environmental Interactions in Autism [PDF], By Robert Hendren, D.O.
Commonweal Autism Project: Discussion of state of science on autism and environmental factors.
ASA discussion page of frequently asked questions concerning environmental health, autism, and related issues.
U.S. CDC Information.
Health Canada on Thimerosol.
Health Canada Updated Report on Thimerosol.
National Vaccine Information Center.
Vaccination Risk Awareness Network, Canada.
Vaccine Autoimmune Project (VAP).
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Canadian Treatment/Support Centres
Autism Treatment Services Canada: Autism Treatment Services of Canada is a national affiliation of organizations that provide treatment, educational, management and consultative services to people with autism and related disorders across Canada; its site includes many links.
Alberta
The Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families (AASCF): The Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families works to strengthen member agencies and promotes attitudes, practices and conditions that contribute to quality services for vulnerable children and families. An extensive training section, provincial, national and international workshops, seminars and conferences, current articles & reports and one of the most comprehensive list of grants is made available on the website.
Big Things Can Happen: Behaviour Therapy and Learning Centre. Established in 2004, The Behaviour Therapy and Learning Centre (BTLC) is a registered charitable organization providing Program Unit Funded (PUF) educational programs designed to meet the unique needs of children with autism and other developmental delays.
New Heights Learning Services: Calgary. New Heights Learning Services is a preschool, school and home program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disorders. Phone:(403) 240-1312, Email: newhts@telusplanet.net
The Society for Treatment of Autism: As a member Autism Treatment Services of Canada (ATSC), the Society for Treatment of Autism is an Alberta-based registered charitable organization providing comprehensive treatment and educational services for people with autism and related disorders. STA offers quality support, consultation and educational services for families and communities in Alberta.
British Columbia
A Parent's Handbook: Your Guide to Autism Programs [PDF]. Ministry of Children and Family Development, November 2009.
ACT – Autism Community Training: Burnaby, B.C.
ACT is
an active BC provincial-wide organization that provides information and support to families, professionals and para-professionals in BC on autism-related issues.
Canucks Autism Network: Vancouver, B.C.
Provides high quality recreational, sports, social and vocational development programs for individuals and families living with ASDs.
Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism: Kamloops, B.C.
The Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism provides therapy for children with autism, pervasive development disorders, sensory / motor dysfunction and specific syndromes.
Fraser Valley Child Development Centre: B.C.
Offers services in four locations in the Fraser Valley. A variety of services including, Next Step Autism Intervention Program that provides individualized early-intervention services for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Gateway Society - Services For Persons With Autism: Delta, B.C. and Prince George, B.C.: A (CARF) accredited agency offering services to persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities. Services are available throughout British Columbia . Gateway also operates a Provincial Autism Children's Treatment Centre in Delta, BC and offers training for families and service providers.
Monarch House Autism Centre: Burnaby, B.C.
Monarch House is the first centre of its kind in Canada that offers an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of children with autism. It also provides family support and education.
North Okanagan Neurological Association (NONA): Vernon, British Columbia. Provides individualized early intervention servicesfor young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families who live in the North Okanagan.
Phoenix Academy of Learning Society: Vancouver, B.C.
The mission of the Phoenix Academy of Learning Society (PALS) is to provide individualized educational programs for children/adolescents with complex developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.
Reach Child and Youth Development Society: Delta, B.C.
Offers family-centre programs and services for children and youth including Intensive Behavioural Intervention for families of young children under six years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Available to families in Surrey, Delta and Langley.
Manitoba
The Child Guidance Clinic: Provides clinical services to students, families and schools in three school divisions and various independent schools in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Four departments: (Clinical Reading, Communication Disorders, School Psychology, and School Social Work). 700 Elgin Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Phone: (204) 786-7841
St. Amant: St. Amant is a comprehensive resource for Manitobans with a developmental disability. A non-profit corporation, St. Amant offers a wide range of programming services and care to support both developmentally-disabled people and their families. Services include a large main residence, more than 50 community sites and homes, a research centre a school and a daycare. Among other services, St. Amant offers an effective program for autistic children and another for families who care for developmentally-disabled individuals at home. 440 River Road, Winnipeg, MB,
R2M 3Z9, Phone: (204) 256-4301 Fax: (204) 257-4349. View Brochure... [PDF]
Newfoundland & Labrador
Elaine Dobbin Centre: St. John’s, NL.
T: (709) 722-2803 or email: info@autism.nf.net Offers: Vocational and pre-vocational training; Communication and Social Language Skills Training; Parent Support Programs; Recreational Programs; Training and Education for Parents and Professionals; Music Therapy; Resource Library
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres: Provide speech-language pathology and hearing services to Nova Scotians, Provincial Centre, 5657 Spring Garden Road, Suite 401, Box 120 Park Lane Terraces, Halifax, NS B3J 3R4. Contact: info@nshsc.ns.ca, (902) 423-7357
Provincial Autism Centre: Cynthia Carroll, Executive Director. 1456 Brenton Street Halifax, NS B3J 2K7. Tel: (902) 446-4970 | Fax: (902) 446-4995
Ontario
ACIS Children's Intervention Services: Provides intervention services to children with developmental disabilities; Toronto-based.
Bloorview Kids Rehab
Geneva Centre for Autism:
The Geneva Centre is an extensive resource and clinical centre in Canada.
Kerry's Place Autism Services: Kerry's Place Autism Services is committed to enhancing the quality of life of ndividuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, through innovative personalized supports, expertise, collaboration and advocacy.
Leaps & Bounds: Specialized Programming Service: Leaps & Bounds has been chosen as the agency to provide AutismPro software in homes throughout Ontario. AutismPro enables parents, caregivers, teachers and professionals to create an individualized ABA program for a child. View info sheet [PDF]
MukiBaum Treatment Centres for Children and Adults with Complex Disabilities: 265 Rimrock Road, Suite 209, Toronto, ON M3J 3C6, 416-630-2222 Fax: 416-630-2236, Children’s Day Program ( Toronto); Children’s Day Program (York Region); Vocational Art Program; Vocational Program; Sensory Motor Therapy Centre; Residential Program.
New Haven Learning Centre: Toronto, Ontario
Phone: (416) 259-4445 or email: Newhaven@bellnet.ca
Offers: Full-day, year-round ABA-based treatment and education: Intensive, on-going training and professional development for instructors; Parent training and home support for families; Transition and follow-up services for learners who leave the Centre; Consultation services to other agencies to assist in the development of new ABA treatment and education programs; Community outreach through monthly tours and information sessions at New Haven; Financial assistance to families who receive full-time treatment and education services.
Ontario Government - Help for Children with Autism Webpage.
The Redpath Centre for Social and Emotional Development: 161 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 401.
The centre currently offers individual, couples, and family therapy and assessment in addition to a variety of workshops and in-services related to Asperger Syndrome.
Solaris Autism Services Housing and Support Program: 3349 Bloor Street West, Suite 40
Etobicoke, Ontario. Contact: (416) 239-9550 | info@solarisautism.com
For people with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism who are preparing to move from the family home to independent living, or for those already living in the community, Solaris Autism Services provides assisted independent living and life skills support through two Therapy and Managed Care facilities. Custom programs are designed to meet individual needs.
Woodview Manor Support Services: Hamilton, Ontario: Location: 10-845 Rymal Road East Hamilton, ON L8W 1B6, Phone: (905) 575-7355 info@autism-woodview.com Offers: Residential and non-residential programs, recreational, vocational support, counselling, support with life and social skills, a ‘transition to high school’ program. Provides services and support to moderate to more able youth and adults with ASD.
Québec
Yaldei Development Centre/Centre de développement, Montréal, Québec. 100 Marlowe Avenue, 5th floor, Montréal, Québec, H4A 3L5. Tel: 514-279-3666
Fax: 514-278-3666. Yaldei is the only Québec-based Early Intensive Early Intervention centre to offer a comprehensive and integrated range of programs and therapies in a one-on-one setting in a state- of-the-art facility, conveniently located in the heart of Montréal. It also provides a full range of family support services and community integration programs.
Sakatchewan
Autism Services (Saskatoon-based), formerly Autism Treatment Services of Saskatchewan Inc. and The Saskatoon Society for Autism, is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to provide to individuals with an autism spectrum disorder and their families quality programming, education, advocacy and support services.
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U.S. Treatment Centres
Autism Treatment Center of America™, the worldwide teaching center for The Son-Rise Program®.
Autism Treatment Network: The Autism Treatment Network (ATN) is a network of treatment and research centers dedicated to improving medical care for children and adolescents with autism.
Carbone Clinic: New York-based clinic providing ABA and other services.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): Treating children with autism and related disorders. Following ABA treatment, CARD develops individualized plans. With a network of trained supervisors and therapists, CARD can provide services to families throughout the world.
C.H.I.L.D. Ltd. Neurodevelopmental Treatment Center.
Devereux Foundation: Devereux Pocono Center creates communities of hope for persons with special needs, including mental retardation, developmental, emotional/psychiatric, behavioural disorders and autism; non-profit, based in United States.
Groden Center: Services offered by the Groden Center in Rhode Island include information about the impact of anxiety on individuals with ASDs and strategies that help, such as progressive muscle relaxation and picture rehearsal techniques.
Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention.
Minnesota Life College: Minnesota Life College is a 3 year postsecondary, life-skills training program for young adults with learning disabilities; or a related neurological condition that interferes with managing one’s ability to live independently. Related conditions may include, but are not restricted to, one or more of the following diagnoses: Nonverbal Learning Disability, Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. For questions about the school, or to set up a visit, please contact the Director of Admissions/Marketing at: (612) 869-4008 Extension 16 or email: asteele@minnesotalifecollege.com
The New England Center for Children: A private, non-profit organization serving children with autism and other related disabilities. Provides a full range of educational, residential and treatment programs designed to help children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
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Legal
Actions
ARCH Disability Law Centre: A Legal Resource Centre for Persons with Disabilities is a specialty
legal aid clinic dedicated to defending and advancing the equality-rights
of persons with disabilities.
Autism Resoluton Ontario: A new parent-led initiative to combat government discrimination against children with ASDs and to make ABA therapy more accessible.
Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL): A federation of more than 400 Local Associations for Community
Living, plus 13 Provincial/Territorial ACLs, and over 40,000 people
working to advance the full inclusion and human rights of people
with intellectual disabilities.
Combating Autism ( U.S.)
Constructive Campaigning for Autism Services:
The PACE Parents' Handbook:
Crux-of-the-Matter: By a parent of an adult son with autism - Sandy Crux, Ph.D (Educ)
Health and Social Campaigners' News International (HSCNews): A monthly e-mail news service designed to give members of the
Health and Social Campaigners' Network practical information about
the policies and activities of patient groups, disability groups,
consumer groups, statutory groups, older peoples' groups, carers'
groups, and family groups worldwide.
Harold Doherty’s autism blog: Facing Autism in New Brunswick.
Legal Action in Canada: Resource on the law and court cases involving
learning disabilities.
FEAT (Families for Early Autism Treatment) BC.
FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) of Alberta: FEAT/AB provides support, information, education and guidance for
those involved with the Autism community, who believe in the efficacy
of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention and ABA-like interventions.
MFEAT (Manitoba Families for Effective Autism Treatment).
News from Ontario Autism Coalition
Ontario Coalition for Inclusive Education
Recours Collectif.
Special education legal resource web site.
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