Autism Information and Intervention
Websites
- Autism Speaks Tool Kits
Over 30 free, downloadable resource guides for parents and professionals covering topics such as advocacy, sleep, feeding, medications, puberty, transition to adulthood and more - Autism Society of America
- 100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families of Young Children – Autism Speaks
- Interactive Autism Network
Resource for current research and articles relating to autism - Learn the Signs – Act Early CDC
References and resources for parents – Learning the Early Signs of ASD - Asperger Experts
Blogs, videos and products created by two young men with Asperger Syndrome - National Autism Center – Standards Report
Download a research report that reviews effectiveness of numerous interventions - Texas Autism Resource Guide for Effective Teaching (TARGET)
Provides resources and descriptions of 24 evidence-based instructional practices for people with autism
Printables
- Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
- Growing Up Together – Autism Pamphlet for Children
- Growing Up Together – Autism Pamphlet for Teens
- Top Ten Tips for Teachers: Supporting Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom
- School Community Tool Kit
Guide for all school staff to help educate and support ASD students - Differentiating Between Autism and Other Conditions
- Autism-Related Literature for Children and Teens
- What is Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)?
Videos
- Temple Grandin Speaks about Autism
- Understanding Autism: A Guide for Secondary School Teachers
First in a four-part series - Real Look Autism
First of 13 short episodes depicting various aspects of autism and interventions - Amazing Things Happen
An animated introduction to autism appropriate for all ages
Social Communication
Websites
- Michelle Garcia Winner’s Social Thinking Site
- Jill Kuzma’s SLP Social and Emotional Skill Sharing Site
- Autism Teaching Strategies – Social Skills Activities
- Do2Learn – Social Skills Activities
- Autism Games for Social Engagement
- Social Skills Jeopardy Game – Jeopardy Labs
- NetSmartz- Online Safety and Etiquette
Printables
- Resource List for Social Group Instruction
- Unthinkables
- Comic Strips
- Friendship
- Social Behavior Maps
- Printable Photographs and Thought Bubbles (Grades K-6)
- Printable Photographs and Thought Bubbles (Grades 7-12)
Videos
- Going to the Dentist (younger)
- Going to the Dentist (older)
- Taking Turns Speaking
- Making Friends – Middle School
- Resolving Disagreements
- Unspoken Expectations – High School
- Wing Clips
Video clip database to use for social instruction - Everyday Speech
Access to high-quality social skills videos and lessons for $7.99 a month - PEERS Social Skills for Young Adults
Behavior Management / Self-Regulation
Academics and Educational Activities
Websites
- Practical Autism Resources
Hundreds of free downloadable items suitable for the creation of learning activities and work tasks - File Folder Heaven
Affordable file folder tasks, adapted books and other downloadable educational activities - Work Tasks – Building Blox
Task ideas and free printables - Speaking of Speech
Free, printable visuals and activities targeted for SLPs - Enchanted Learning
Printable activities, worksheets and lessons on various topics in a variety of formats - Symbol World
Simple stories and articles that use symbols with words - Do2Learn – Academic Activities
- Interactive Sites for Education
All the best K-5 online, interactive, educational games and simulations in one place - Vocabulary Spelling City
Interactive tests and activities for spelling and vocabulary - Graphic Organizers
Over 100 free graphic organizers on a variety of topics - Scratch
Kids program their own interactive stories, games, and animations
Visual Supports and Social Stories
Websites
- BoardmakerShare
With free membership, access Boardmaker community and creations (must have Boardmaker software/program) - Creative Learning 4 Kidz
Downloadable visuals, social stories and activities for a small price - Do2Learn – Picture Cards and Visuals
- Social Narrative Samples
Type “crp” to access a Live Binder full of free social stories from Columbia Regional Program - Sand-Box Learning
Yearly subscriptions to download picture book social stories
Printables
Sensory and Fine Motor
Websites
- Sensory Processing Disorder
Information, Activities, Products and More - Sensory Diet Information and Activities
- OT Mom Learning Activities
Comprehensive information and free activity ideas in the areas of sensory processing, fine motor, gross motor, pencil grasps, and more - Qigong Sensory Training Institute
Learn about Qigong massage, a touch-based treatment for autism - Young Minds Handwriting Lessons and Specialized Paper
- Typingweb.com
Free keyboarding program for all ages, including games and tools to monitor progress - Typing Games – ABCya.com
Printables
Executive Function / Organization
Websites
- Smart But Scattered Kids – Definition of Executive Function
This site also presents products and blogs created by experts in the area of executive function - Executive Functioning Issues – Strategies You Can Try At Home
This site has many more useful infographics and strategy lists for parents and teachers regarding executive function - Online Executive Function Assessment – K & M Center
Printables
iPads / Technology
Websites
- Autism Speaks
Comprehensive List of Autism Apps - Learning Works
Find the best apps and video games for learning and executive function
Printables
Life Skills / Transition
Websites
- Picture Recipes
- Transition Technical Assistance Network Resources
Information, curriculum and activities related to transition to adulthood - Transition Tool Kit
- Video Jug
Database of how-to videos on topics ranging from self-care to cooking to making friends
Printables
- Dental Tool Kit
- Sleep Tool Kit
- Toilet Training Tool Kit
- Blood Draw Tool Kit
- Transition to Adulthood Guidelines
4 online or downloadable booklets about various aspects of transition-planning - Transition Resources for Students with Autism and Special Needs
Timelines, assessments, and other transition tools compiled by Cascade Regional’s autism consultants - Oregon’s Transition Resource Handbook
- Navigating College Handbook