Additional Resources
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and families.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child – M-CHAT-R autism test link
https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-response-team-art The Autism Response Team (ART) is an information line for the autism community. Team members are specially trained to provide personalized information and resources to people with autism and their families.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/information-topic – Here you’ll find links to everything from financial assistance, school resources, medical resources, and lots of other information that will be helpful no matter where you are on your journey.
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
As the national public health agency of the United States, the CDC collaborates to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html Milestone Tracker – From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html – Autism information page
ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE IN AUTISM TREATMENT (ASAT)
ASAT provides a comprehensive website that tackles the array of considerations surrounding autism treatment.
https://asatonline.org – website
https://asatonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/New-Parent-Packet-2021.pdf – This parent packet was created to help guide parents of children recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and for parents who have questions concerning their child’s development both in the United States and abroad. The initial diagnosis process can be overwhelming, and this packet is primarily for children between ages birth through seven years.
MISSOURI AUTISM GUIDELINES INITIATIVE (MAGI)
MAGI has devoted considerable effort to creating an overview of evidence based interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders based on six recent nationally recognized systematic research reviews.
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Missouri Best Practice Guidelines for Screening, Diagnosis, and Assessment is based on the principles of family-centered care, early identification, informed clinical judgment, and community collaboration.
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guide to Evidence-based Interventions focuses on the results of six nationally recognized reviews, providing data summaries as well as detailed processes for effective interventions.
