This parent-friendly packet of information and resources is designed to assist and support parents of newly-diagnosed children on the autism spectrum as they enter into the service delivery system, confront the often confusing array of therapies and interventions, and seek to meet the conflicting needs of various family members.  It will be available in hard-copy and online in both English and Spanish.

Autism and Your Child: A Guidebook for Parents [click the images to downlod the PDF]
What is Autism? What's inside... Introduction What is Autism What are the Common Signs of Autism in Children What are the Different Types of Autism		What do I do Next? What's inside... How Can Autism be Treated? What Causes Autism? What Can Family And Friends Do to Help?
Where Can I Get More Help? What's inside... Resource List		What Can I Do If I Think My Child Has Autism? What's inside... What are Special Education and an IEP The most effective IEP development process happens like this
DSM - IV | Criteria for Autism What's inside... 299.00 Autistic Disorder 299.80 Developmental Disorder 299.80 Asperger's 299.80 Rett's Disorder 299.10 Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Common Acronyms		Voices of Experience Short Stories.