Resources
Information about Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment
Conferences and Lifestyle Resources
Chat Rooms and Forums
- AutismForum.net
A forum for those who are diagnosed with ASD and parents.
- Chatmag's List
A comprehensive list of Autism chat and discussion boards available on the internet.
- Wrong Planet
A web community designed for individuals (and parents of those) with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other PDDs.
Other Sites of Interest
- Young Adult Transition Corps
Young Adult Transition Corps is a new AmeriCorps program of the OSU Nisonger Center that provides transition skills for young adults with disabilities. Check out their website for information on a variety of programs and mentoring.
- AutismConnect
Web portal bringing together autism-related websites, events, conferences, support groups, organisations and the latest research from around the world.
- Autism Netverse
An online collection of poetry and artwork by children and adults with autism compiled by Vandna Jerath from the John Hopkins University in Baltimore
- Coping: A Survival Guide for People with Asperger Syndrome
This site is a copy of the book by Marc Segar.
- Today's Man
The director of the film follows his brother who has Asperger’s Syndrome for six years after he turns 21 as he leaves the safety or his family's home to go out into a world that he is not fully prepared for and that may not be fully prepared for him.
Books and Articles
- O.A.S.I.S.
- Barron, Sean. Grandin, Temple. (2005) Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships. Arlington: Future Horizons INC.
- Bauer S. M.D., M.P.H., 1996 Asperger’s Syndrome 11/19/06 Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support.
- Baker, Jed. (2005) Preparing for life. Arlington: Future Horizons INC.
- Ernsperger, Lori. Wendel, Danielle. (2007) Girls under the Umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Shawnee Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
- Hammerschmidt, Erika (2008) Born on the Wrong Planet. Shawnee Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company
- Hawkins, Gail (2004) How to Find Work That Works for People with Asperger Syndrome: The Ultimate Guide for Getting People With Asperger Syndrome into the Workplace (and Keeping Them There!). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- Notbohm, Ellen. (2004) 10 things Every Child with Autism Wishes you knew. Arlington: Future Horizons INC.
- Notbohm, Ellen (2005) 10 things Your Student with Autism Wishes you knew, Arlington: Future Horizons INC.
