10 Resources you can use to help support your ASD Leaner:

1.    http://aspiemama.blogspot.com/

o   This blog is run by a mother who describes her experiences about having Asperger's syndrome as an adult

o   On this blog, there are links to posts regarding everyday life, health, social skills, and other readings that describe her experiences

o   This blog can be a helpful resource for families looking for another viewpoint as well as somewhere to respond to posts and further discuss similar experiences with someone who may offer new ideas and thoughtful discussion of topics

2.    https://www.verywellhealth.com/autism-4014759

o   This website has articles and likes to help provide feedback and resources for a variety of health related topics

o   The link provided is a section of the website that has articles resources about forms of ASD and support for different life stages

o   This can be beneficial for families looking for strategies or support on specific activities or situations as well as information about preparing for the future

3.    http://www.autism-society.org/

o   This website has information about ASD diagnosis, symptoms, information on living with ASD, statistics about ASD, and resources about programs that help support ASD learners

o   This resource can be used for families looking for more information about the initial diagnostic process, ways to help support their ASD learner’s everyday life, or someone looking to get more involved in advocating for learners with ASD

4.   http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/autism/groups-autism-asperger.html 

o   This website provides different information on a variety of support groups that allow parents of family to discuss their child’s form of ASD

o   This site has links to a number of resources that focus on specific needs of the different forms of ASD as well as strategies that may be useful

o   This resource can be useful for families who are seeking to find a community where they can discuss concerns or ask questions to other families about their child with ASD.

§  This can allow for new positive strategies as well as feedback regarding these strategies or other ways to best support their child

5.    https://www.autismspeaks.org/

o   This website has a variety of resources, articles, support groups, strategies, and more that relate to forms of ASD

o   This is a great resource for families who want to learn more about ASD or better understand what may be most helpful for their child with ASD

o   This website also provides discussion forums and other ways to seek support and information from other families with similar ASD experiences

6.    http://autisticbfh.blogspot.com/

o   This is a blog run by a parent seeking to counter misinformation and stereotypes often associated with ASD

o   This resource is helpful for families looking for another perspective about ASD and support on topics or situations that they may be struggling with

7.    http://autismhwy.com/

o   This website provides information about ASD as well as resources, support groups, and fun activities and ways to get more involved in supporting ASD

o   This resources can be for parents and families looking for information or support groups as well as for learners with ASD to find activities or friends nearby

o   This site also offers a discussion forum, and a blog with more information related to ASD

8.   https://www.autism.com/

o   This website provides information about ASD and resources for parents or families looking for support and strategies to help their learner with ASD

o   This website also offers the opportunity to become more involved in the ASD community and learn more about how to best support ASD organizations

o   The site provides research and new information regarding ASD as well as free online webinars to those looking to learn more about ASD

9.    http://ahany.org/

o   This is a site created for the AHA (Asperger’s and High-Functioning Autism Association)

o   The site provides support groups, information about ASD, and information about how to join the association

o   This site is helpful for those looking to join a community and build a support system to best help their ASD learner

10. https://www.autismnj.org/

o   This is an ASD website based in New Jersey, so the site offers facts and statistics related to New Jersey; however, this site still provides valuable resources, articles, and forums relating to ASD topics

o   This site is especially useful for families in the New Jersey area looking for support groups or events, but also for families looking for information or online resources about ways to best support their ASD learner