An Expanding Library of Information

While the post date at the top of the article list may be old, it is misleading. In order to keep the articles in some sort of order so that readers can find what they are looking for, I am adding to the original post, rather than adding new posts for new article titles. That allows me to keep the entire list categorized so that you can find what you are looking for easier. Newer article titles will be at the bottom of each category. Additionally, the links above will take you to complete libraries at each publishing site. Although the articles at each site may not all be about autism, the vast majority will be about autism, teaching, learning, education, child development, behavior, parenting, and such.

Articles on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Articles on autism spectrum disorders:

Autism Evaluations

Early Warning signs of Autism in Toddlers
Difference Between Asperger's and ADHD
How is Autism Diagnosed?
What to Do After an Autism Diagnosis
How to Conduct an Evaluation for Autism or Asperger's Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome or Disorder



Articles on getting services for your child with an autism spectrum disorder:

How to get Free Services for Your Child with Autism or Asperger's
How to Know What Public Schools are Supposed to do for Children with Autism
School Services for Autism
Getting Free Services for Children with Autism
How to Qualify for Special Education
How to Request an IEP Meeting
How to Get a 504 Plan at School



Articles on helping your child with autism at home:
(Also, see the articles below for articles related to teaching, sensory difficulties, college and career)


Understanding Autism

How to Tell Your Child They Have Autism
How to Help Your Child Understand Their Autism
How to Explain Autism to Children (explaining to other children)
How to Prepare Your Child With Autism for Life After High School
How to Talk to Kids With Autism


Autism and Behavior Management

Improving Eye Contact in Children with Autism
Anxiety in Children With Autism
Autism and Aggression (how to identify the sources and stop aggression)
How to Change Behavior in Kids with Autism
How to Choose Behaviors to Work on for Kids with Autism
How to Choose the Best Replacement Behaviors for Kids With Autism
How to Replace Behaviors for Kids with Autism
How to Teach Social Skills to a Child With Autism
How to Teach Social Skills to Children with Autism
How to Help Kids With Autism Socialize
How to Find Social Opportunities For Your Child With Autism
How to Help Kids With Autism Through Peer Modeling

Sensory Based Difficulties

Visual Supports for Students with Autism
Autism and Vision
How to Help Kids with Autism Try New Foods
How to Help a Child with Autism by Controlling Lighting


Skill and Self-Care Training

How to Potty Train a Child with Autism
How to Teach Steps in a Process by Using Chaining
How to Shape Behavior
How to Teach Social Skills to a Child With Autism

Communication

How to Communicate with Children With Autism Who Are Nonverbal
Improving Eye Contact in Children with Autism

Socialization

How to Help Kids With Autism Socialize
How to Find Social Opportunities For Your Child With Autism
Improving Eye Contact in Children with Autism

Articles on helping the families of kids with autism spectrum disorders

What to do After an Autism Diagnosis (survival information for parents)
How to Support Siblings of Kids With Autism
How to Find Child Care for Kids with Disabilities
How to Decide if You Should Keep Guardianship of an Adult Child


Information for Parents who Homeschool

Autism Teaching Methods
Autism and Learning Differences
How to Help Kids with Asperger's Improve Communication Skills
How to Teach Kids With Asperger's


Articles related to school

Autism in the Classroom
School Services for Autism
How to Get a 504 Plan at School (this article pertains to public school and college)
How to Get Help at School For a Disability
Classrooms for Children with Autism
How to Help a Child With Autism Settle in to a New School Year
How to Decide if Your Child with Autism Needs a Classroom Aide
How to Be a Teacher's Aide for a Student With Autism
How to Help Kids with Autism Do School Work
How to Help Kids With Autism go Back to School
How to Teach a Child with Autism
How to Be a Teacher's Aide for a Student With Autism
How to Change Behavior in Kids with Autism
How to Talk to Kids With Autism
How to Know What Public Schools are Supposed to do for Children with Autism
How to Request an IEP Meeting
How to Know What I Need to About My Child's Annual IEP Meeting
How to Prevent Disagreement at Your Child's IEP Meeting
How to Teach Social Skills to a Child With Autism
How to Help Students With Autism Socialize
Anxiety in Children With Autism
How to Help Kids with Asperger's Improve Communication Skills
How to Teach Kids With Asperger's
How to use Journals to Help Kids with Autism
How to Develop an Education Program For a Student With Autism
How to Help Kids With Autism Through Peer Modeling
How to Request an IEP Meeting
How to Organize School Binders
How to Organize Homework Time



Articles on college and employment for kids with autism:

Autism and College: The Keys to Academic and Social Success
How to Target an Area of Future Employment for a Child With Autism
How to Help Kids With Autism Develop Employability Skills
How to Help Kids With Autism Get a Job
Ten Steps for Preparing Children with Autism for Careers
Autism and Employment -Choosing a Career Path
Autism and Jobs -Preparation for Teenagers
Autism and Employment -Interview Tips for Those with ASD
Autism and College: Keys to Academic and Social Success