ADDITIONAL AUTISM INFO

ADDITIONAL AUTISM INFORMATION

THE BELOW RESOURCE LINKS ARE GREAT TOOLS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AUTISM

AUTISM 101

Online Courses dedicated to Autism Education.

AUTISM RESOURCES IN THE U.S.

Grants for therapy, etc., which Autism Society of Acadiana does not provide or cover with our existing programs.

AUTISM SPEAKS

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

LOUISIANA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTERS

The Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative (LATI) is a project to promote information, resources and professional development about assistive technology for educators and families.

DO2LEARN

Do2learn provides thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioral regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards, academic material, and transition guides for employment and life skills.

FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES OF ACADIANA

To assist and strengthen individuals with disabilities and their families through a coordinated network of resources, services and supports.

FUN AND FUNCTION

Kid-friendly sensory tools that fit your family’s needs.

KIDS HEALTH – AUTISM

If you’re looking for information you can trust about kids and teens that’s free of “doctor speak,” you’ve come to the right place. KidsHealth is the most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.

KIRKMAN PRODUCTS

Kirkman® Group Inc., dba Kirkman is a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company that is dedicated to providing excellent products and services to our customers.

LA COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

The Council for Exceptional Children sets the standard for high quality education for children and youth with exceptionalities.  CEC is known as THE source for information, resources and professional development for special educators.

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Louisiana Believes is built on the premise that Louisiana students are just as capable as any students in America, and that those closest to children – parents and teachers – are best positioned to help students achieve those expectations.

LAKESHORE LEARNING

Lakeshore is dedicated to creating innovative educational materials that spark young imaginations, instill a sense of wonder and foster a lifelong love of learning.

LOUISIANA REHABILITATION SERVICES

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain or maintain employment and/or achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with business and other community resources.

LOUISIANA STATE AUTISM CHAPTER

The Louisiana State Autism Chapter’s mission is to provide advocacy, information and support to individuals with Autism and their families and to promote lifelong opportunities in order that they may be fully included in their communities, including all cities and parishes in Louisiana.

MODEL ME KIDS

Model Me Kids, LLC is dedicated to producing high quality teaching tools for children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and developmental delays. We strive to make our products affordable so that they are accessible to both families and educators.

STARFALL

Starfall has been teaching children to read with phonics for well over a decade. Our systematic approach, in conjunction with audiovisual interactivity, is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool, and English language development (ELD, ELL, ESL). Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children.

WRIGHTS LAW

Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrights Law for accurate, reliable information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.