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The Zac Web Browser
http://www.zacbrowser.com/ The Zac Browser is the first Web browser developed specifically for children with autism and autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger syndrome, which are pervasive developmental disorders. People CD - the creators of Kidz CD: Web 2.0 Safe Web Browsing for Children and Teenagers - made this browser for the enjoyment, enrichment and freedom of autistic children. They can touch it, play it, interact with it, and experience independence through the program. On the browser, children will interact directly with games and activities that cater specifically to those who display characteristics of autism spectrum disorders, such as impairments in social interaction, impairments in communication, restricted interest and repetitive behavior. Zac has been an effective tool for children with low, medium and high functioning autism, the company claims. The Zac Browser provides a parent or caregiver forum to enable them to learn from experiences, share human stories and be connected with others who intimately understand their situations. The browser also provides a ‘useful links’ area to guide them to important commercial websites that may enhance their child’s quality of life. |
 
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Cindys Autistic Support
http://www.cindysautisticsupport.com/ Cindy's Autistic Support This webpage is dedicated to my wonderful students and to the parents and teachers of students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. |
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Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/ In 2006, Autism Speaks and the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) merged, creating the world's largest autism advocacy organization. Autism Speaks and Cure Autism Now (CAN) announced in November 2006 their intent to merge. |
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Special Needs (SEN) : Videos and PowerPoints
http://specialeducationneeds.blogspot.com/ The link above goes to one of the Shambles "Forest of Theme Blogs" pages that provides videos and other multimedia resources to support the topic here. If you would like to see all of the Theme Blogs then go to the full list at http://www.shambles.net/blogforest or click where you see this button 
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Weird Not Stupid
http://www.weirdnotstupid.com Weird Not Stupid A website created from the perspective of a person who has two siblings who are on the Autism Spectrum with the goal of giving information to anybody who is seeking it. |
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Autism resources at the NGfL (UK)
http://www.ngfl.gov.uk/search/search.jsp?sec=10&cat=0&text=autism Autism teaching and learning resources at the National Grid for Learning NGfL (UK) |
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Autism weblinks at the Open Directory Project
http://tinyurl.com/4h796 Autism list of weblinks at the Open Directory Project |
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An Introduction to Social Stories
http://www.polyxo.com/socialstories/introduction.html An Introduction to Social Stories Social Stories are a tool for teaching social skills to children with autism and related disabilities. Social stories provide an individual with accurate information about those situations that he may find difficult or confusing. |
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Advice to parents who discover their child is autistic
http://www.vaporia.com/autism/advice-to-parents.html Advice to parents who discover their child is autistic |
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Room5 Autism Page
http://members.aol.com/room5/welcome.html Room 5 is a classroom web page dedicated to helping parents and teachers of students with autistic spectrum disorders. Here you will find classroom and home ideas as well as links to my favorite sites. |
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List of Autism Websites at Center for the Study of Autism
http://www.autism.org/links.html List of Autism Websites at Center for the Study of Autism ... comprehensive |
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Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior
http://www.autism.org/sibpaper.html Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior Self-injurious behavior is one of the most devastating behaviors exhibited by people with developmental disabilities. The most common forms of these behaviors include: head-banging, hand-biting, and excessive self-rubbing and scratching. There are many possible reasons why a person may engage in self-injurious behavior, ranging from biochemical to the social environment. This paper will discuss many of the causes of self-injury and will describe interventions based on the underlying cause. |
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Learning Styles and Autism
http://www.autism.org/styles.html Learning Styles and Autism Based on my experience as well as those of my colleagues, it appears that autistic individuals are more likely to rely on only one style of learning. By observing the person, one may be able to determine his/her primary style of learning. |
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How to Determine If a Treatment Really Helped
http://www.autism.org/determine.html How to Determine If a Treatment Really Helped There are many types of interventions available today for autistic individuals, including nutritional, biomedical, educational, sensory, and behavioral. When beginning a new inter-vention, it is important to be as objective as possible to determine whether the treatment truly helped the person. If the treatment is not helping, then it does not make sense to continue it especially if it involves a great deal of time, money, or effort. |
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Auditory Processing Problems in Autism
http://www.autism.org/auditory.html Auditory Processing Problems in Autism Autistic individuals typically have problems processing auditory information. One auditory processing problem occurs when a person hears speech sounds but he/she does not perceive the meaning of the sounds. |
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Advice for Parents of Young Autistic Children (2004)
http://www.autism.org/adviceforparents.html Advice for Parents of Young Autistic Children (2004): Working Paper This paper is geared toward parents of newly diagnosed autistic children and parents of young autistic children who are not acquainted with many of the basic issues of autism. Our discussion is based on a large body of scientific research. Because of limited time and space, detailed explanations and references are not included. |
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Overview of Autism
http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm Overview of Autism It has been over 50 years since Dr. Leo Kanner, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University, wrote the first paper applying the term 'autism' to a group of children who were self-absorbed and who had severe social, communication, and behavioral problems. This paper provides a general overview of the complexity of this developmental disability by summarizing many of the major topics in autism. |
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Autism Research Institute
http://www.autism.com/ari/ Autism Research Institute The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. We provide information based on research to parents and professionals throughout the world. |
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Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism
http://www.autism.org//temple/tips.html Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism Good teachers helped me to achieve success. I was able to overcome autism because I had good teachers. At age 2 1/2 I was placed in a structured nursery school with experienced teachers. From an early age I was taught to have good manners and to behave at the dinner table. Children with autism need to have a structured day, and teachers who know how to be firm but gentle. |
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Autism in the Classroom
http://www.brainconnection.com/topics/?main=fa/autism-class Autism in the Classroom In a world of Internet-based learning and individualized learning plans, the biggest concern of educators is no longer with getting children to sit in alphabetical order in a row of desks. Their central concern, rather, is with accommodating students with different learning styles. As more and more "special needs" students are mainstreamed into regular classrooms, teachers face the challenge of meeting their needs while creating an inclusive and challenging learning environment for all students. |
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Inside the autism treatment maze
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6948119/ Inside the autism treatment maze No single approach is best for every child While there has been significant progress in easing symptoms of autism and educating children diagnosed with the disorder, there is little agreement among doctors, parents and researchers over which type of treatment most effectively helps an affected child grow into an independent adult. |
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Autism: Interventions and Strategies for Success
http://www.cesa7.k12.wi.us/sped/autism/index2.htm Autism: Interventions and Strategies for Success Six articles on Autism |
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