Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

HANDS Resources

An introduction to ASDs
What is Autism? brochure
I Have Autism brochure

Files from other reputable resources

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
NIH - Autism Spectrum Disorders booklet
NICHD - Autism Overview
NINDS - Autism
General Recommendations for Supporting Indivisuals with an ASD
CDC Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet
Helping My Child After the Diagnosis
Helping My Child After the Diagnosis - Chart
CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. Developmental Stages Card
CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. Developmental Screening
How to Talk with Patients and Families about Autism Spectrum Disorders
MMR/Autism Fact Sheet
American Academy of Pediatrics: Autism

Links to reputable resources

Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/

Centers for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/

First Signs
http://www.firstsigns.org/delays_disorders/asd.htm

National Institutes of Health (NIH) – MedlinePlus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/autism.html

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/autism/complete-index.shtml

National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/asd.cfm

National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/speechandlanguage.asp

Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
http://www.researchautism.org/family/index.asp

WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/brain/autismdefault.htm