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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 individuals with ASD and their families with many day-to-day activities and challenges.
Kohl's Autism Awareness Resources
- Brother and Sisters of Children with Autism
- Communication Challenges
- Community Outing Tips - Playing on the Playground
- Explaining the Diagnosis of Autism to Family and Friends - Video
- Finding and Accessing Local Resources- Video
- Finding and Accessing Local Resources
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me - Book
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me- Program Guide
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me --- Reading List (Discover More about Friendship)
- Friends Like you Friends Like Me-Resource List
- Friends Like You, Friends Like Me - Train the Trainer
- 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)
- Increasing Community Safety
- Playing on Playground (Social Story)
- Recreation, Leisure and Play Activities
- Social Story Template - Power Point
- Understanding Autism in your Community
- 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 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?