How to Find Resources for an Autistic Child

One out of every 500 children is afflicted with autism, a brain disorder that impairs their development. Finding help and support for the families of autistic children is just as important as treating the disease. Increased public awareness of autism has made finding that help easier. Here are some guidelines for finding resources for an autistic child.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yellow Pages
• Internet access
• Membership in an autistic organization or association
• Library

1. Check your Yellow Pages for local, state or national autism organizations or associations. They can direct you to resources in your area.

2. Browse the Internet by typing "Resources for an Autistic Child" in the search bar. Follow links provided to a variety of websites dealing with autism.

3. Talk to parents of other autistic children. Exchange ideas and experiences, create a support group and invite public health officials to talk about autistic children.

4. Ask your child's pediatrician or school administrator if they know of any local support groups for families of autistic children.

5. Join organizations, such as Autism Today, which offers their members free access to all its features and resources.

6. Explore websites, such as autism-resources.com, for a list of available resources by state.

7. Log on to message boards and support forums to ask questions and relate your experiences.

8. Visit your local library and take advantage of the resources and reference material available on autism. Ask the librarian to recommend any publications that may be helpful.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't have a home computer, visit your local library, book store or coffeehouse. They generally offer Internet access free-of-charge or for a nominal fee.
• Autism is treatable.

Resources

• Resources listed by state

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