Support Groups and Area Information
Autism Society of Washington King County Chapter Local support group meets in King County each month. Hear speakers on current issues and network with others.
Seattle Asperger Support Network Go here to learn about area support groups, upcoming events and trainings, recreation options, social groups, educational resources, research opportunities and more.
ADD Resources A National organization that offers online webinars and support information. Located in Tacoma, WA, they also host several local support groups for ADHD.
Orange County Asperger's Support Group
This support group has in-person and online groups for parents of all ages of people on the autism spectrum, and activity groups for most age groups. Children age 10 and up, teens and adults on the autism spectrum can also attend their monthly support group meetings which are currently held in Newport Beach and Placentia. Activity groups meet throughout Orange County.
If you have a site to recommend, or find a broken link, please contact us.
Online Resources
Asperger Syndrome Card Print out a card to carry in your pocket that describes AS to those you interact with, including security officials, etc. There's a place to write down emergency contact information as well.
Asperger Tips is a free online booklet that explores areas such as Communication, Social Interaction, Sensory Issues, Behavior, Academics and more.
Autism Hangout Articles, Webinars (including Stephen Shore, Tony Attwood and others) and a variety of current information on the world of the autism spectrum.
Autism Help Articles Here you will find articles on a variety of topics to help parents and educators with specific areas of difficulty.
College Planning for spectrum students. An editorial account from a professor about what it takes to attend college as a student on the autism spectrum.
Dad's Viewpoint One Dad's viewpoint is shared through a series of excellent articles at Coulter Video. At this site, one can also purchase educational videos, including "Manners" and others about Aspergers, etc.
Guides "A Parents Guide to Assessment", "An Educators Guide to Aspergers", "A Guide to Transition to Adulthood" and more are all available for downloading for free in PDF format from the OAR website.
IEP Information This is the famous Wrightslaw website - the gold standard for information about all aspects of your child's education. Here you'll learn about tests and measures and how to read them, how the law pertains to your child's education and much, much more. You can search the archives for almost anything.
Insight into one "Autie's" world. Jane Meyerding shares her thoughts and helps people on the spectrum and their loved ones understand more fully what it means to live life on the autism spectrum.
LD Online is a comprehensive website with information about learning disabilities in children and adults. You'll find everything from tips for helping your child write an essay to what the law says about how schools must help gifted children with learning disabilities and more. Be sure you have time to spend when you visit this site!
Not Otherwise Specified This is my blog. I deal with many issues facing those on the spectrum, as well as issues that parents and caregivers face. I hope to help your loved one live a happy spectrum life. If you like it, please consider subscribing, it's free.
OAR The Organization for Autism Research focuses solely on applied research, and as such, has a wealth of practical information for people on the spectrum and their families.
Sensory Processing Disorder Checklist and more about sensory processing can be found here.
Six Steps to Success with Asperger Syndrome for Educators and Service Providers. From the OAR website, an excellent informational sheet for teachers.
Social StoriesTM Carol Gray - the original and still the best - author of Social Stories gives parents and educators information and options for writing and finding Social Stories for students. Extremely helpful for all ages.
Social Thinking Michelle Garcia-Winner's site explains her theory of Social Thinking and how parents and educators can work with students on the spectrum to help build these skills.
Tony Attwood For all things Aspergers, Tony is your man! He literally wrote THE book on AS (The Complete Guide to Asperger Syndrome), and if you ever have the opportunity to hear him speak, be sure to take advantage of it. Check his site for information, upcoming speaking engagements and more.
Wrightslaw is the gold standard for information about all aspects of your child's education. Here you'll learn about tests and measures and how to read them, how the law pertains to your child's education and much, much more. You can search the archives for almost anything.
Books
This is by no means a comprehensive list, just a few of our favorites, and a place to get started.
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, by Tony Attwood
Positive Discipline, by Jane Nelson, EdD.
The Explosive Child, by Ross Greene, PhD.
Freaks, Geeks and Asperger's Syndrome, by Luke Jackson
Nobody Nowhere, by Donna Williams
Solutions for Adults with Asperger's Syndrome, by Juanita Lovett
Understanding Asperger's Syndrome: Fast Facts, A Guide for Teachers and Educators, by Emily L. Burrows & Sheila J. Wagner
