Resources Available for Parents
April 30, 2009 by Cam
Filed under For Parents, Resources
One of the main goals of our website is to share important information for parents of children with autism. We have put together some helpful information for parents and we want to share it with you. We will be adding pages dedicated to local specialists shortly, including Speech Therapy, Family Law, Biomed Options and more.
We also have many books available via our ONF Lending Library. Please click above under “Resources” for a listing of books and DVD’s available!
First, the Inland Empire Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource Guide. This was compiled by the Inland Empire chapter of the Autism Society of America for 2009. We will strive to always provide the most up-to-date copy here for you to download, but you can also check their website at ieautism.org.
The Autism Society of America – Inland Empire Chapter of America has developed this list of resources to better serve the children and individuals affected with an autism spectrum disorder, their parents and caregivers, and the professionals that serve them.
This is not an exhaustive list of all resources, but a list to help you identify resources, especially local resources. Resources are specific to Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, with the exception of Coachella Valley (see the Coachella Valley Autism Society at for Coachella Valley resources cvasa.org). Resources of interest within driving distance (San Diego and Orange Counties) and a few national resources are included as well.
Click the image to download the latest version of the Resource Guide.
Studies have shown that the first 100 days of an Autism Diagnosis are the hardest on families. You will be faced with questions such as:
Why was my child diagnosed with Autism?
What does it mean?
Why does my child need a diagnosis of Autism?
Use this guide to help bring some clarity and focus during your time of need. It’s an incredible wealth of information compiled by Autism Speaks – which is absolutely one of the best sites on the web for Autism information.
Click the image to download the First 100 Days Kit.
The National Autism Center has recently published their Manual for Educators…click on the icon below to download this informative manual that is both useful for parents and educators.
