When we have a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, it can sometimes feel as if we are the sole people in the world who go through this experience. The daily challenges can regularly make us feel lonely from other folks, and we will often feel as if nobody else understands the unique tasks we are facing each day to get our child to feel inspired, progressing, and completely supported. Whether a parent, teacher of caregiver of a child with ASD, it's occasionally overwhelming to tackle our challenges alone, and vital to seek out others who understand completely what we experience, and can lend a supportive shoulder to allow us blow off steam from time to time.
Even though the process of caring for a child with ASD can seem just like an isolating experience, in truth the opposite is correct. The good news is there are a plethora of resources out there to support us when we need someone else to speak to, and each year more and more sites, forums and organizations are being set up to acknowledge the difficulties we face, and instituted pro-active steps to reduce our isolation. As ASD becomes more famous and publicized, so people are beginning to recognize the fact that carers and folks of ASD kids need a powerful set of resources to support us.
Therefore where do we start to have a look for fellow carers to talk to? Where can we go so as to get the newest research, tips, methodologies and tricks to support our child to flourish, bringing out the very best in them? Here are just a scattering of resources dedicated to offering you the absolute best support online
OASIS and MAAP
The Web Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) center has joined with MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome to form a single resource for families, people, and medical experts who handle the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS). The site offers caregivers, teachers and parents information, articles, links to support groups, educational resources and meeting information. It also offers message boards where you can meet up with other folks and share your experiences on the internet.
The Autism National Committee (AUTCOM/ANC)
AUTCOM and the ANC offer carers of children with ASD and other anomalies a variety of support and resources. The committee describes itself as the only autism advocacy organization devoted to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a dedication to positive approaches. Set up in 1990, the organization was set up to guard and advance the human rights and civil rights of all people with autism, pervasive developmental disorder, and related differences of communication and behavior.
The Autism Society of America
ASA is one of the premier resources devoted to carers of folks with ASD. The site features statistical data and information regarding the condition, a national index of resources for people to search for their ideal support, and information especially for parents of special needs children, teachers, advocates or professionals supporting people with ASD. Set up in 1965 by Doctor. Bernard Rimland, Doctor. Ruth Sullivan and plenty of other parents of children with autism, the Autism Society has fronted many pieces of state and local legislation, including the 2006 Combating Autism Act, the first Fed. autism-specific law.
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Northern California
FEAT is a charitable organization of parents, family members, and treatment professionals, designed to help families with children of every age who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, which includes Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and Aspergers Disorder (AS). It offers a structure of support where families can meet one another to discuss issues surrounding autism and treatment possibilities. FEAT has a Board that meets monthly to talk about issues, establish priorities, and vote on the direction of the organization.
Even though the process of caring for a child with ASD can seem just like an isolating experience, in truth the opposite is correct. The good news is there are a plethora of resources out there to support us when we need someone else to speak to, and each year more and more sites, forums and organizations are being set up to acknowledge the difficulties we face, and instituted pro-active steps to reduce our isolation. As ASD becomes more famous and publicized, so people are beginning to recognize the fact that carers and folks of ASD kids need a powerful set of resources to support us.
Therefore where do we start to have a look for fellow carers to talk to? Where can we go so as to get the newest research, tips, methodologies and tricks to support our child to flourish, bringing out the very best in them? Here are just a scattering of resources dedicated to offering you the absolute best support online
OASIS and MAAP
The Web Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) center has joined with MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome to form a single resource for families, people, and medical experts who handle the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS). The site offers caregivers, teachers and parents information, articles, links to support groups, educational resources and meeting information. It also offers message boards where you can meet up with other folks and share your experiences on the internet.
The Autism National Committee (AUTCOM/ANC)
AUTCOM and the ANC offer carers of children with ASD and other anomalies a variety of support and resources. The committee describes itself as the only autism advocacy organization devoted to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a dedication to positive approaches. Set up in 1990, the organization was set up to guard and advance the human rights and civil rights of all people with autism, pervasive developmental disorder, and related differences of communication and behavior.
The Autism Society of America
ASA is one of the premier resources devoted to carers of folks with ASD. The site features statistical data and information regarding the condition, a national index of resources for people to search for their ideal support, and information especially for parents of special needs children, teachers, advocates or professionals supporting people with ASD. Set up in 1965 by Doctor. Bernard Rimland, Doctor. Ruth Sullivan and plenty of other parents of children with autism, the Autism Society has fronted many pieces of state and local legislation, including the 2006 Combating Autism Act, the first Fed. autism-specific law.
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Northern California
FEAT is a charitable organization of parents, family members, and treatment professionals, designed to help families with children of every age who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, which includes Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and Aspergers Disorder (AS). It offers a structure of support where families can meet one another to discuss issues surrounding autism and treatment possibilities. FEAT has a Board that meets monthly to talk about issues, establish priorities, and vote on the direction of the organization.
About the Author:
Lawrence E. Shapiro, PhD. is a renowned child therapy expert. He has written books and has developed hundreds of play therapy toys and tools for those who work with, and care for, special needs children, from ages 3 through 18.
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