Resources in this section include difficult topics that might arise as children enter school and as they become teenagers. Topics like bullying and sexuality are difficult topics for most parents and having a child with ASD usually adds another layer of difficulty. Information on how to deal with tough topics is important as kids transition to adulthood and independent living.
Autism beacon. (2013). Retrieved from http://autismbeacon.com/home
Very comprehensive page, using a thought cloud cataloging system, which makes topics easy to find for just about anyone. The articles are extensive, covering harder topics such as talking about sexuality, confronting bullying, and feminine care. There is also an active blog, Brenda’s Blog, that has articles of interest on a regular basis. The site itself is very user friendly and inviting. Perhaps a little bit busy for some users, but the cloud catalog system allows for interactive searches, each article having obvious tags to related resources and topics. While other sites have good information the searchability of this site is thorough, with topics readily available to the eye. This allows for the parent to browse, and check out topics they may not have thought of yet, but can now explore and think about as they move through the site.(only in English)
Autism support network (2019). Retrieved from http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/
(Multilingual Site Options – Google Translate) – This is an easy to navigate site filled with articles from all sides, parents, the autistic, those who identify as having Aspergers, doctors, researchers, etc. It is a site that aims to make connections globally to aid anyone dealing with Spectrum Disorders, according to their Mission statement. Resources are searchable by region, and there are options for community support which has a cloud search, providing easy access to topics. The support community has options for many different languages. There is also a live chat option for people to make connections with others who are having similar experiences. The tougher topics are also covered fairly thoroughly through articles, suggestions, tips and stories told by both families of those with spectrum disorder and those who are on the spectrum. This site is a standout because of the global perspective. Articles, programs and research differs from country to country, and is non-existent in certain countries. The breath is large but navigating the site is fairly simple.
Autism speaks. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.autismspeaks.org/.
Autism Speaks is a nonprofit organization that supports and advocates for individuals with Autism and their families. Included amongst Autism Speaks resources is a link for their 100 day kit as well as a wide range of resources in other languages including Spanish, Arabic, and French.This site includes resources for bullying, sexuality, and living independently. The site is easy to use with a nice clean interface. There is a search bar where parents can enter terms to search for, but there are also hover drop-down options to look for more broad topics. An unexpected resource is also a natural disaster preparedness guide for parents that includes videos and tips for what to do during a disaster.
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