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Autism Society of America web site is the largest national autism
organization in the United States. You can find a local chapter
near you through their web site. http://www.autism-society.org
Autism
Link http://www.autismlink.com/
Signs and Symptoms
of autism. Resources by state.
Autism
Research Institute publishes the Autism Research Review International
an newsletter that reports on research in many different areas
of autism. You can find out how to describe at this web site and
also obtain information about Defeat Autism Now (DAN) protocol.
Includes helpful links. http://www.autism.com/ari/
ARI
web site with links to other autism organizations. http://autism.com/
Beyond
Autism is a parent run web site with links. Great Pooh graphics. http://trainland.tripod.com/
Shepherd
Boy web site. "The purpose of Shepherd Boy is ...(1) To give
parents and professionals the opportunity to share hands-on,
practical ideas for working with individuals that have autism
and related disabilities. (2) To be a source of encouragement
to those raising or working with individuals with autism and
related disabilities." http://www.shepherdboy.org/
Autism
Resources maintained by John Wobus has a comprehensive list of
links to books about autism. http://www.autism-resources.com
Autism-PDD
Resources Network web site contains resources and tools as well
as helpful links which include adults with disabilities, education,
social security, and articles about autism. http://www.autism-pdd.net
Kids and Canines: Service and Therapy Dogs for Children Diagnosed
with Autism. For more information about becoming a recipient,
call 813-558-5406 or visit http://www.kidsandcanines.org
.
Kid's
Quest On Disability and Health. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/kautismpage.htm
Sponsored by the CDC National Center of Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities.
Knowledge Path: Autism Spectrum Disorders prepared by Material
and Health Child Library of the Georgetown University. It
offers a selection of current, high-quality resources about ASD
identification and intervention, and it includes resources about
biomedical research into the causes of ASD; resources that address
the communication, education, and vocational challenges of autism;
and resources about autism's impact on family life. Separate sections
identify resources about autism and environmental health research
as well as those that address concerns about vaccines. This knowledge
path for health professionals, educators, researchers, policymakers,
and families will be updated periodically.
http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_autism.html
The
following is a list of sites to help ensure the safety of indivdiuals
who have autism. This information was provided to us by a parent
in Lee County, FL.
Project Lifesaver - Lee County (FL)-
provides a radio tracking bracelet to individuals with autism, Alzheimer's
and other disorders. If the individual is missing, the Sheriff's
Dept. can find them via the radio signal. $8 per month for batteries.
http://www.sheriffleefl.org/prevention/lifesaver/
Wireless
Window and Door Alarms - available at any hardware
store. Inexpensive and easy to install and alarm sounds when contact
is broken. (No website just go to the hardware store.)
Medical
ID Bracelets - We purchased ours online at http://www.americanmedical-id.com
. They have a sport band version that Max loves to wear. We included
his name, autism and several phone numbers. They have different
styles available depending on the child's sensory needs. I have
also seen shoe ID tags for kids who won't wear bracelets.
Ion-Kids
Wristband and Monitor - Wristags transmit a signal
up to 350 feet when outdoors and up to 200 feet indoors. A handheld
device allows parents to monitor up to four Wristags simultaneously.
The specially designed, tamper- and water-resistant bracelet is
worn by the child and contains a strong locking mechanism that
cannot be easily opened without a key. Alarm sounds when child
leaves transmission area. About $200. http://www.ion-kids.com
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