Assistive Technology and Autism

Resources for parents and educators                                                                                               Updated 7/7/2007

 

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Find resources here relating to autism - From advocacy to the latest research.

Autism Diva - http://autismdiva.blogspot.com

Autism Diva is a blog that touches on current legislation, thoughts and opinion on autism research and the spectrum in general. 

Floortime - http://Floortime.org

Developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan, Floortime is a treatment model that emphasizes communication, relationships and play.

Sensory Smarts - http://sensorysmarts.com

This webpage was developed by an Occupational Therapist who wrote the book, Raising a Sensory Smart Child.  It is full of great ideas for dealing with sensory issues. 

The Autism Acceptance Project - http://www.taaproject.com

From their site, "The Autism Acceptance Project works to promote acceptance of and accommodations for autistic people in society."

Neurodiversity - http://www.neurodiversity.com

Neurodiversity is a great site for encouragement and realizing the special qualities of those who are not "neurotypical". 

Autism Watch - http://autism-watch.org

Autism Watch was developed to provide a scientific perspective to the many aspects of autism.

Autism National Committee - http://www.autcom.org

The Autism National Committee is dedicated to the advocacy of those with autism. 

Wrong Planet - http://www.wrongplanet.net

This site is an online community for people with Asperger's and autism. 

Ask an Aspie - http://oddsandfriends.typepad.com/

This is a wonderful site in which a visitor can email a question about Asperger's or autism and a response will be posted.  A very good resource and interesting information for those who are curious about living on the spectrum. 

 

 

 

 

 

This site was created by Stacy Rempel as part of the Educational Technology program at Northern Arizona University.