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Preface
Dear Caregiver
Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder… Now What?
1. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Quick Information Sheet
2. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
3. ASD and Early Intervention
4. ASD and School Age
5. ASD and Transition to Adulthood
6. ASD and Aging in Adulthood
7. ASD and Other Disorders
8. Autism Screening Checklist
9. What Causes ASD?
10. Questions to Ask the Provider about the Treatment and Intervention
11. Common Misconceptions about Autism Spectrum Disorder
12. Websites with Useful Information
13. Section 1 References
14. Welcome to Holland & Holland Schmolland
15. Reacting to a Diagnosis
16. Tips for Caregivers
17. Explaining ASD to Your Family and Friends
18. Parents/Caregivers: Coping with Stress
19. Telling an Individual about Their Diagnosis
20. Books and Supports to Help with This Discussion
21. Appreciating Your Child
22. Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
23. Parent & Caregiver Behavior Tips
24. Resources for Parents & Caregivers (& Adults with ASD)
25. Parent & Caregivers: Tips for Siblings
26. Sibling Adjustment Fact Sheet
27. Resources for Siblings and Peers
28. Grandparents: How You Can Help
29. Engaging with Your Grandchild
30. Resources for Grandparents
31. Learning and Coping with the Diagnosis as an Individual with ASD
32. Self-Management Tips for Individuals with ASD
33. Resources for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
34. Self-Advocacy
35. Finding the Right Support Group
36. Resources – Quick Directory
37. About Special Kids
38. The Arc of Indiana
39. ASI - Autism Society of Indiana
40. First Steps
41. Indiana Postsecondary Education Coalition
42. Family Voices of Indiana
43. Indiana Resource Center for Autism
44. iN*SOURCE
45. Support Services at Riley Children’s Health at Indiana University Health
46. Riley Safety Store & Community Outreach Programs
47. Vocational Rehabilitation Services
48. Local Community Cadres (LCCs)
49. HANDS in Autism Interdisciplinary Training and Resource Center
50. INformation Network
51. Indiana Disability Resource FINDER
52. Indiana’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Mandate
53. Government Support Opportunities
54. Description of Waivers
55. Medicaid Waiver Information
56. Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Districts and Offices
57. General Overview of ADA, Section 504, IDEIA, and Article 7
58. Americans with Disabilities Act
59. 504
60. iDEiA
61. Article 7
62. Considerations of Evidence-base for Treatments for ASD
63. Use of an Evidence-Based Classification System
64. Established Treatments
65. Emerging Treatments
66. Unestablished Treatments
67. Other well-known or commonly discussed interventions
68. A Focus on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
69. The Treatment Implementation Process
70. Consideration for Evaluating Specific Treatments or Interventions
71. Communication with Medical and Other Clinical Professionals
72. Other Tips for Conversing with your Medical Professionals
73. Educational Intervention:
74. Six Effective Educational Components for ASD
75. Educating Children with Autism
76. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
77. Response to Instruction/Response to Intervention (RtI)
78. Be Involved in Your Child’s Education
79. Educational Information:
80. What Must be Included in an IEP
81. Transition and the Transition IEP
82. Help Your Child Get Ready for School
83. Visual Supports: Introduction
84. Visual Schedules
85. Choice Boards
86. Stoplight and Countdown Boards
87. First-Then Boards
88. Help & Break Cards
89. Pulley Visual Prompt Cards
90. Reward Systems
91. Social Narratives
92. Sensory Kits
93. Search for Credible Information
94. Quick Search Tips
95. Creating a Binder for the Individual with ASD
96. Consideration for Evaluating Specific Treatments and Interventions
97. Online Resources
98. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Quick Information Sheet
99. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
100. ASD and Early Intervention
101. ASD and School Age
102. ASD and Transition to Adulthood
103. ASD and Aging in Adulthood
104. ASD and Other Disorders
105. Autism Screening Checklist
106. What Causes ASD?
107. Questions to Ask the Provider about the Treatment and Intervention
108. Common Misconceptions about Autism Spectrum Disorder
109. Websites with Useful Information
110. Section 1 References
111. Welcome to Holland & Holland Schmolland
112. Reacting to a Diagnosis
113. Tips for Caregivers
114. Explaining ASD to Your Family and Friends
115. Parents/Caregivers: Coping with Stress
116. Telling an Individual about Their Diagnosis
117. Books and Supports to Help with This Discussion
118. Appreciating Your Child
119. Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
120. Parent & Caregiver Behavior Tips
121. Resources for Parents & Caregivers (& Adults with ASD)
122. Parent & Caregivers: Tips for Siblings
123. Sibling Adjustment Fact Sheet
124. Resources for Siblings and Peers
125. Grandparents: How You Can Help
126. Engaging with Your Grandchild
127. Resources for Grandparents
128. Learning and Coping with the Diagnosis as an Individual with ASD
129. Self-Management Tips for Individuals with ASD
130. Resources for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
131. Self-Advocacy
132. Finding the Right Support Group
133. Resources – Quick Directory
134. About Special Kids
135. The Arc of Indiana
136. ASI - Autism Society of Indiana
137. First Steps
138. Indiana Postsecondary Education Coalition
139. Family Voices of Indiana
140. Indiana Resource Center for Autism
141. iN*SOURCE
142. Support Services at Riley Children’s Health at Indiana University Health
143. Riley Safety Store & Community Outreach Programs
144. Vocational Rehabilitation Services
145. Local Community Cadres (LCCs)
146. HANDS in Autism Interdisciplinary Training and Resource Center
147. INformation Network
148. Indiana Disability Resource FINDER
149. Indiana’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Mandate
150. Government Support Opportunities
151. Description of Waivers
152. Medicaid Waiver Information
153. Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Districts and Offices
154. General Overview of ADA, Section 504, IDEIA, and Article 7
155. Americans with Disabilities Act
156. 504
157. iDEiA
158. Article 7
159. Considerations of Evidence-base for Treatments for ASD
160. Use of an Evidence-Based Classification System
161. Established Treatments
162. Emerging Treatments
163. Unestablished Treatments
164. Other well-known or commonly discussed interventions
165. A Focus on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
166. The Treatment Implementation Process
167. Consideration for Evaluating Specific Treatments or Interventions
168. Communication with Medical and Other Clinical Professionals
169. Other Tips for Conversing with your Medical Professionals
170. Educational Intervention:
171. Six Effective Educational Components for ASD
172. Educating Children with Autism
173. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
174. Response to Instruction/Response to Intervention (RtI)
175. Be Involved in Your Child’s Education
176. Educational Information:
177. What Must be Included in an IEP
178. Transition and the Transition IEP
179. Help Your Child Get Ready for School
180. Visual Supports: Introduction
181. Visual Schedules
182. Choice Boards
183. Stoplight and Countdown Boards
184. First-Then Boards
185. Help & Break Cards
186. Pulley Visual Prompt Cards
187. Reward Systems
188. Social Narratives
189. Sensory Kits
190. Search for Credible Information
191. Quick Search Tips
192. Creating a Binder for the Individual with ASD
193. Consideration for Evaluating Specific Treatments and Interventions
194. Online Resources
Appendix
In this section, you will find information and forms to help with your future planning and actions.
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