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There are so many activities and interactions that are part of daily life. For individuals and families living with autism spectrum disorder, life can be even more complex. After a diagnosis of ASD, many families look for guidance with healthcare, therapeutic interventions, life skills, social relationships, and managing errands, outings, and routine tasks. Use the tools and resources in the Neighborhood for ideas and direction to help with many day-to-day activities and challenges.
Family Concerns and Supports
- Finding and Accessing Local Resources- Video
- Autism Spectrum Disorder – Tips from One Parent to Another
- Brother and Sisters of Children with Autism
- Building Social Skills - Video
- Building Social Skills Tip Sheet
- Communication Challenges
- Explaining the Diagnosis of Autism to Family and Friends
- Explaining the Diagnosis of Autism to Family and Friends - Video
- Finding and Accessing Local Resources
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me - Book
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me - Discover More about Friendships Reading List
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me --- Reading List (Discover More about Friendship)
- Help with Challenging Behaviors in Public Places
- Help with Challenging Behaviors in Public Places - Video
- Helpful Tips after your Child Receives a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Helpful Tips after your Child Receives a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Video
- I Watch Fireworks (Social Story)
- Increase Home Safety
- Increasing Community Safety
- My Child Was Just Diagnosed - Now What?
- Social Story Template - Power Point
- Tips for Caregivers
- Tips for Caregivers - Video
- Tips for Play Dates
- Understanding the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Understanding the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Video
Lifestyles and Daily Activities
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Friends Like You Friends Like Me - Discover More about Friendships Reading List
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Friends Like You Friends Like Me Program - Children and Teen Booklet
Group Homes and other Housing
- Finding and Accessing Local Resources
- Social Story Template - Power Point
- Tips to Help Transition from School to Adult Life
- Transition from School to Adult Life
- Understanding Autism in Your Community
- Understanding the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Visual Countdown Tool
- Walking around Town (Social Story)
External Resources
- 10 Must-have Documents for Parents of Children with Special Needs
- 10 Ways to Make a Difference for Your Grandchild with Autism
- about.com - What to Do After the Autism Diagnosis
- After the Diagnosis - Autism Advocate
- Autism After 16
- Autism Speaks - First 100 Day Kit - Spanish
- Autism Speaks - First 100 Days Kit - English
- Before You Let the Autism Diagnosis Drive You Crazy
- Burn Prevention for Families With Children With Special Needs
- Challenging Behaviors Toolkit
- Choking Prevention for Families With Children With Special Needs
- Community Living
- Explore Home Options
- Financial Resources to Rent and Buy a Home
- Friend's Guide to Autism - Autism Speaks Family Support Toolkit
- Grandparent's Guide to Autism - Autism Speaks Family Support Tool Kit
- Group Homes and Residential Supports for People with Autism
- Health and Wellness Throughout the Life Span
- Housing and Residential Supports
- How to Explain Autism to People
- How to Teach Chores to your Special Needs Child
- Internet Safety, Social Networking and Technology
- Life Skills Instruction
- Making Homes that Work
- Managing a Meltdown with Someone on the Autism Spectrum
- Needing a Break - Social Skills Story
- Next Steps - A Guide for Families New to Autism
- Play With Me! Activities That Make Learning Fun - Birth to 12 Months
- Poison Prevention for Families with Children with Special Needs
- Residential Autism Resource Links
- Resources for Support for Families and Individuals with Autism
- Selecting a Support Coordination AgencyGuide for Families
- Selecting a Support Coordination Agency- Guide for People with Disabilities
- Siblings Guide to Autism
- Strategies to Improve Sleep in Children with ASD - A Parent's Guide
- Teaching What Matters
- The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
- Transition Time: Helping Individuals with Autism Spectrum Move Successfully from One Activity to Another
- Unleash the Power of Checklists
- Water Safety for Families With Children With Special Needs
- What are the options for housing and how do I find them?