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| Some parents, friends, even educators can find the Internet a little daunting when searching for reliable information on Autism Spectrum Disorders. I know I was! So much information, so many questions. Here's a batch of my "Preferred Links" that I've utilized for some information. If you know of a website that you feel should be in this list, feel free to email me at: pdd.planet@yahoo.com I'll add it as soon as possible! |
| Saskatchewan Links |
| Canadian Links |
| American Links |
| Jaden's Links! |
| Autism Services (Local Non-profit in Saskatoon dedicated to Awareness, Education, & Support. Also provides programming for children & families) SACL (Saskchewan Association for Community Living) This website provides AWESOME books (some for free) to parents of children with disabilities. Booklets include: 1) Navigating the System: An Advocacy Handbook for Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities. Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 2005. Free to parents. (» download order form) 2) A Parents' Guide to Inclusive Education. Miazdyck, Dionne. Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 2003. Free to parents. Available outside Saskatchewan for the cost of shipping. Contact SACL for details. 3) The Road Map to the Future: A financial planning guide for families of people with disabilities. Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 2003. $15 (» download order form) Sask FEAT – (Saskatchewan Families for Effective Autism Treatment) Sask Learning: Special Education Unit Publication from Sask Learning - Teaching Students with Autism: A Guide for Educators (1999) (PDF Document) Publication from Sask Learning - The Education Act (1995) (PDF Document) The Casey Foundation |
| Autism Awareness Centre Autism Canada Autism Connects Autism Society of Canada Autism Treatment Services of Canada BBB Autism Support Network |
| AutismLink Support & Information Autism Society of America Autism Speaks Child Brain Floortime Foundation Parents Helping Parents Spectrum Publications |
| Educational Resources for Teachers, Parents, & Caregivers |
| ABA Resources Provides an excellent starting point for educators, parents, or caregivers on starting home based ABA therapy. This site has a free downloads section, which I highly recommend. Autism Inspiration This site provides excellent resources for teaching children on the Autism Spectrum. Tons of printable social stories, worksheets, etc. GREAT resource! Autism Teaching Tools Awesome resource that I stumbled upon as well! A plethora of information. Do2Learn Comprehensive site, with Special Needs software for purchase, and tons of free downloadables such as printable PECS cards that you can laminate, and social stories. AWESOME resource! Parents & Carers of Autism Information on therapies, education. Personal stories, poetry…an excellent site. Also has a “myspace” and makes the most amazing Autism Awareness Graphics!! PECS Canada Raising Small Souls – Animal School Video **Highly recommend this video for all educators and childcare workers, or anyone who works with chidren. It will make you think, it will make you cry. So have Kleenex ready! Tinsnips: Special Education Resource for Autism My son loves this site! Tons of printable stuff to do from crafts to worksheets. We both love the activities it contains within. |
| Canadian Geographic Kids Crayola Di-Gata Defenders (One of 2 Favorite Shows on Teletoon) Discovery Kids - Play! FunBrain! The Internet's #1 Education Site for K-8 (for Teachers too!) NASA Kids Scholastic Kids Spider Riders (The other Favorite Show) Teletoon |