Autism Resources

Free parent guide

Finding respite care for your child

Know who to contact, what to say, and what to ask if you encounter a waiting list or another barrier. Includes family information contacts for all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

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• "Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" — Ellen Notbohm

  BEST FOR: Parents new to autism diagnosis

  An accessible and compassionate introduction that helps you understand your child's perspective and daily experiences.

• "Uniquely Human" — Barry M. Prizant, PhD

  BEST FOR: Neurodiversity-affirming perspective

  Reframes behaviors as communication and coping strategies. Emphasizes empathy and connection.

• "The Verbal Behavior Approach" — Mary Lynch Barbera, BCBA

  BEST FOR: Communication development via ABA

  Practical strategies for teaching language and reducing frustration using ABA.

• "The Autism Breakthrough" — Raun K. Kaufman

  BEST FOR: Relationship-based, play-focused approach

  Explores the Son-Rise Program and strategies to connect with your child.

• "NeuroTribes" — Steve Silberman

  BEST FOR: Historical and cultural context

  A comprehensive history of autism, celebrating neurodiversity.

• Autism Society of America1-800-328-8476· autism-society.org
• Autism Speaks - Autism Response Team888-288-4762· autismspeaks.org
• ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network)· autisticadvocacy.org
• The Arc1-800-433-5255· thearc.org
• National Autism Association· nationalautismassociation.org

ABA: BACB.com · Speech: ASHA.org · OT: AOTA.org · PT: APTA.org

SSI (ssa.gov), Medicaid Waivers, ACT Today! (act-today.org), and state autism insurance laws.

Understood.org, Wrightslaw, Parent Center Hub (parentcenterhub.org), IDEA (ed.gov).

AAC (Proloquo2Go, TouchChat), sensory tools, visual supports, safety equipment.

Autism Forums, Wrong Planet, Facebook groups, Reddit (r/autism, r/autismparents).