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 Oregon
- 100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families of Young Children – Autism Speaks
- Spectrum News
Autism in the news and the latest autism research - 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 - The Concept of Neurodiversity is Dividing the Autism Community: It’s Controversial But It Doesn’t Have to Be
Printables
- Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
- School Community Tool Kit
Guide for all school staff to help educate and support ASD students - Autism-Related Literature for Children and Teens
- What is Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)?
- Autism Level UP
Shows the steps from autism awareness to autism advocacy - Understanding the Spectrum
A comic strip explains a better way to envision the autism spectrum
Videos
- Temple Grandin Speaks about Autism
- Understanding Autism: A Guide for Secondary School Teachers (4 Part Series)
- Real Look Autism
13 short episodes depicting various aspects of autism and different interventions - Amazing Things Happen
An animated introduction to autism appropriate for all ages - The Neuroscience of Autism
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
- Social Times
Free issues of Kari Dunn Buron’s social skills magazine, along with teacher materials
Printables
- Unthinkables
- Comic Strips
- Friendship
- Social Behavior Maps
- Printable Photographs and Thought Bubbles (Grades K-6)
- Printable Photographs and Thought Bubbles (Grades 7-12)
Videos
- Wing Clips
Video clip database to use for social instruction - Everyday Speech
Comprehensive subscription-based video modeling curriculum with supplemental activities - PEERS Social Skills for Young Adults (free)
- TD Social Skills Video Modeling (DVD or streaming)
Behavior Management / Self-Regulation
Websites
- Coping Skills for Kids – Calming Anxiety
- Incredible 5 Point Scale
- Tim Feeney – Self Regulation and Positive Behavior Supports
- Do2Learn – Behavior Management
- Free Printable Behavior Charts
- Autism Level Up/All the Feelz
Visual self-regulation supports, including an app called All the Feelz, developed by autistic people - Me and My Emotions
Free online lessons for mental wellness (ages 13+)
Printables
- Challenging Behavior Tool Kit
- Addressing Student Behavior Reproducible Forms
- Numbered Scales
- Problem – Solving
Videos
- Self-Regulation Series
Kid-friendly 4-Part series (22 min total) - Virtual Calm Corner
Academics and Educational Activities
Websites
- Practical Autism Resources
Hundreds of free downloadable items suitable for the creation of learning activities and work tasks - Work Tasks – Building Blox
Task ideas and free printables - 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
- Graphic Organizers
Over 100 free graphic organizers on a variety of topics - Scratch
Kids program their own interactive stories, games, and animations - File Folder Fun
Purchasable and free file folder tasks and hands-on activities - Set Up Independent Work Station for Free
Sign up for Simply Special Ed’s email list and get access to a free resource library - Fun and Free Educational Websites for Kids (All Ages)
Visual Supports and Social Stories
Websites
- Creative Learning 4 Kidz
Downloadable visuals, social stories and activities for a small price - Do2Learn – Picture Cards and Visuals
- Able2Learn
Free visual supports, social narratives, recipes and more - Twinkl
Access to many visual supports for $7 a month - Autism Little Learners Visual Supports Starter Set
- Free At Home Visual Supports
- Free Routine Sequence Strips
Printables
Sensory and Fine Motor
Websites
- Interoception – Kelly Mahler
Information, training and products related to the 8th sense that allows us to feel internal body sensations - OT Toolbox Free Resources
- 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
- Cognitive Connections
Sara Ward’s resources pertaining to an innovative method for teaching executive skills
Printables
iPads / Technology
Websites
- Best Autism Apps for Kids
- Learning Works
Find the best apps and video games for learning and executive function - Recommendations for Virtual Accommodations
Software, Google extensions, etc.
Life Skills / Transition
Websites
- Visual Step-By-Step Recipes
- Transition Technical Assistance Network Resources
Information, curriculum and activities related to transition to adulthood - Sped Adulting Made Easy
Resources and ideas for teaching ages 18+ - Autism and Bathing/Showering: Tips
Printables
- Transition Tool Kit
- Dental Tool Kit
- Feeding Tool Kit
- Sleep Tool Kit
- Toilet Training Tool Kit
- Blood Draw Tool Kit
- Puberty and Adolescence Tool Kit
- Hygiene/Grooming Visual Supports
- 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
Videos
- Video Jug
Database of how-to videos on topics ranging from self-care to cooking to making friends - RACHEL PANKOWSKI How-To Videos
- Easy Cooking – Kids with Autism