Resources for Parents
INSPiRE for Autism does not maintain any of these websites nor is it responsible for their content. These links are provided for reference purposes only.
Disability Scoop —http://www.disabilityscoop.com/
Vermont HCRS — http://wwww.hcrs.org/
DAIL (VT Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living)– http://www.dail.vermont.gov
MDS (Monadnock Developmental Services) — http://www.mds-nh.org
Voc Rehab of Vermont — http://http://vocrehab.vermont.gov/
Voc Rehab of New Hampshire — http://http://www.education.nh.gov/career/vocational/
Voc Rehab of Massachusetts — http://http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/disability-services/vocational-rehab/
National Vaccine Information Center —http://www.nvic.org
Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts —www.afamaction.org
The United Arc of Franklin & Hampshire Counties —www.unitedarc.org
The United ARC —www.arcmass.org
The mission of The Arc of Massachusetts is to enhance the lives of individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Autism Society of America
www.autism-society.org
Special Education Unit, Department of Education (Ages 3 through 5)
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501 Phone: 802-828-5115
www.state.vt.us/educ
Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
103 South Main Street
Waterbury, VT 05671-0206 TTY: 802-241-2612
Website
Vermont Protection and Advocacy
15 E. State Street, #101
Montpelier, VT 05602 Phone: 802-229-1355 or in VT 800-834-7890
Website
Division for Children with Special Health Needs
Department of Health
108 Cherry St
P.O. Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402 Phone: 802-863-7338
Website
Vermont Family Network
600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240
Williston, Vermont 05495 Phone: 800-800-4005
VFN Autism Page
Various Autism Links and Resources
Autism Resources for Families
Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents
Reduce the Noise: Help Loved Ones with Sensory Overload Enjoy Shopping
CDC Autism Links and Resources
Operation Autism for Military Families
Academic Accommodation Resources
Temple Grandin’s Teaching Tips
Estate Planning for Parents of Kids with Autism
Related Articles
How to Obtain Guardianship for Adults With Autism
This article from Fox News addresses some of the problems and roadblocks parents may encounter when an autistic child reaches the age of majority.
Click here to read the article.
Taking an ASD Child to the Dentist
This article hopes to make you aware of some of these challenges prior to your first visit, as well as provide some useful ways to deal with them. Included in this article are three main areas that are most often in need of attention: preparation, sensory issues, and communication.
Click here to read the article from the Indiana Resource Center for Autism.
Autism Moms Have Stress Similar To Combat Soldiers
Recent research has shown elevated stress levels in mothers of adolescents with ASD. The levels of stress, fatgue and work interruption have been likened to that of combat soldiers. This very important article is a must-read for all involved families.
Click here to read the article on DisabilityScoop.com.
Understanding Special Education and the IEP
This website supports advocacy for parents and caregivers of ASD children. Included are sections on: parents’ rights, the IEP process, support for parents and many others.
Click here to visit the UnderstandingSpecialEducation.com website.
For Autistic Teens, Handwriting Problems May Continue
Researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute revealed that like children with autism spectrum disorder, adolescents with ASD have poor handwriting quality and motor skill impairments. From sify.com
Click here for the article.
Dollars & Sense: Special-needs Children Require Special Financial Planning
While parents deal with the emotional and physical needs of their ASD children, they may not be planning for finances in the future. From the Savannah Morning News.
Click here for the article.
Autistic People Need Flexible Employers
Autistic adults in the workplace just don’t need jobs—they must have certain accommodations. Here’s what a Canadian group is doing about it. From the Toronto Star.
Click here for the article.
Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world. Read her article on tips and techniques for teachers and parents. From Autism.com.
Click here for the article.
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Award-winning author and parent Ellen Notbohm has written a wonderful article that defines the top ten characteristics of living with autism from the viewpoint of a child. From Child Autism Parent Cafe.
Click here for the article.
Language Delays Found in Siblings of Children with Autism
Siblings of children with autism have more frequent language delays and other subtle characteristics of the disorder than previously understood. From Physorg.com
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Children With Autism Improve Key Thinking Skills Over Time
Read the article from U. S. News and World Report. A very encouraging article for parents and staff.
Click here for article.
Tips for General-Education Teachers
Parents may want to distribute this helpful article targeted at general-education teachers
who may have Asperger’s Syndrome students in their classes. From Psychology Today.
Click here for article.
Video: What you should know about an IEP
This Autism Hangout Special Report addresses the importance of the Individual Education Plan
for children with Autism. From Autism Support Network.
Click here for article and video.
Food Allergens
Here is some valuable information on food allergens, sensitivities and substitutes
—especially pertaining to children with ASD. Courtesy of Autism at Home Series.
Click here for article.