Other Resources
NORTHEAST ARC
LINKS
Intensive Early Intervention and specialty
services for children with autism spectrum disorders
Family support center serving the
Activities, outings, dances for all ages
The Medicaid-funded Personal Care Attendant
(PCA) program offers home-based support to individuals requiring
physical help with activities of daily living due to their
disability.
Making friends, building community
Support for youth 14-26
GENERAL RESOURCES
Improving the lives of all affected by autism
The nation's source for resources and
information on community-based solutions for individuals with
autism, other developmental disabilities, and their families. A
national initiative of The Arc.
A Parent’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder
This guide is intended to help parents
understand what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is, recognize common
signs and symptoms, and find the resources they need. It’s important
to remember that help is available.
Life Journey Through Autism: An
Educator’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome
Life Journey Through Autism: An Educator’s Guide
Life Journey Through Autism: A Parent’s Guide to Assessment
Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Military Families
Autism, Epilepsy & Seizures: How to Recognize the Signs and Basic
First Aid When You Do
ADDITIONAL
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Access
What type of assistance do you need?
Find out what programs are available, who is eligible, which
benefits you can get, and how to apply in
Massachusetts Act
Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy
childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other
developmental disorders, the importance of routine developmental
screening, and timely early intervention whenever there is a
concern.
Autism Insurance
Resource Center
The
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Mental Health Medications
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
TRANSITION - TURNING 22
Helping Youth Develop Soft Skills for Job
Success: Tips for Parents and Families
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/sites/default/files/infobrief_issue28.pdf
Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide
for Transition to Adulthood
http://www.researchautism.org/resources/reading/documents/TransitionGuide.pdf
http://www.researchautism.org/resources/reading/images/SFINAL_transitiontoadulthood.pdf
Planning for Life After Special Education in
MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES
http://apps4stages.wikispaces.com/ Apps for mobil devices
Literacy Resources for Children with Autism
