Resources for Families and Professionals Supporting Families
General Resources
- Free Information and Training Resources for Families and Providers - description and links to many state and national resources
- After Identification of ASD - What to do Next
- Elevating Parent Expectations - article on families and schools working together to raise expectations
- Tips for Parents Following an Autism Diagnosis (video) (2:40)
START Resources
Behavior Support and Safety Resources
Special Education Rights and Services
State Resources
- Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF)
- (800) 552-4821; [email protected]
- Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education (OSE)
- Family Matters: Information about special education and other resources
- Special Ed Laws and Policy
- (517) 373-0923; [email protected]
- Michigan Autism Council and State Plan
- Michigan Protection and Advocacy Services (MPAS)
- Special Education Mediation Services
National Resources
- The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (NCAEP) - national report on evidence-based practices
- AFIRM Modules - evidence-based learning modules
- Autism Internet Modules (AIM) Modules - evidence-based learning modules
- ASD Toddler Initiative - evidence-based learning modules
- Marcus Autism Center Resources - parent tips and resources
- VCU Autism Center of Excellence - Just for Parents - parent resources
- OCALI Social Competence Strategies for Families - video series
- Organization for Autism Research (OAR) - research and practice resources
- Association for Science in Autism Treatment - science-based information about treatments
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - national research center
- UC Davis MIND Institute - research center