Autism Toolkit - Resource Library

We have gathered resources from a variety of organizations to help you learn more about autism spectrum disorder. Our library is updated often, so check back for new materials! 

 

Activities Resources

Activities Resources
What? For Whom?
Consequence Flow Chart Parents and professionals
How-To Templates: Help and Break Cards Parents and professionals
How-To Templates: Reward Systems Parents and professionals
How-To Templates: Social Narratives Parents and professionals
How-To Templates: Stop Lights and Countdown Boards Parents and professionals

Behavior Resources

Behavior Resources
What? For Whom?
Applied Behavior Analysis: A Parent’s Guide All parents
Book: What Science Tells Us About Autism Spectrum Disorder Newly Diagnosed & All Parents
Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit All parents
Exploring Feeding Behavior in Autism All parents
NCDHHS COVID-19 Community Readiness Toolkit Resources for those needing mental health supports
Pica: A Guide for Parents All parents
Visual Supports and Autism Spectrum Disorders Newly diagnosed & All parents

Family Support Resources

Family Support Resources
What? For Whom?
A Friend’s Guide to Autism: Family Support Tool Kit Newly diagnosed & All parents
A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Family Support Tool Kit Newly diagnosed & All parents
A Sibling’s Guide to Autism: Family Support Tool Kit Newly diagnosed & All parents
Autism Response Team People with autism, their families, and caregivers
Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People People with autism, their families, and caregivers

Life Skills Resources

Life Skills Resources
What? For Whom?
Advocacy Tool Kit All parents
Fall Activity Tips: Halloween All parents
Haircutting Training Guide All parents
Practice Edition: Airport Social Stories All parents
Travel Toolkit - Duke Center for Autism Parents
School
What? For Whom?
11 Do’s: School Bus & Students with Autism All parents
Back to School To- Do List for Parents and Students All parents
Guide to Individualized Education Program (IEP): Summary, Process, and Practical Tips - Autism Speaks All parents
School Safety Best Practices: Fire Drill All parents
Teaching Skills to Prepare for Back to School - Autism Society of NC All parents
The IEP Toolkit: Autism Society of NC All parents
Tips, Myths & Facts about the IEP Process - Autism Society of NC All parents
Medical
What? For Whom?
A Parent’s Guide to Blood Draws for Autistic Children - Autism Speaks All parents
Dental Guide: Family Toolkit - Autism Speaks All parents
Getting a Shot is OK Social Story - Hands In Autism All parents
Social Narrative: Going to Visit the Doctor - Hands in Autism All parents
The Gut's Connection to Autism Adults
Tools for Successful Vision Exam - Autism Speaks Parents of older children
Social
What? For Whom?
Bullying: Empowering Our Students with ASD - Autism Society of NC All parents
Social Skills Group at DUMC All Parents
Adulthood
What? For Whom?
Considering Guardianship Issues:- Autism Society of NC Parents/teens/adults
Housing and Residential Supports Tool Kit - Autism Society of NC Parents/teens/adults
Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide - Autism Speaks Parents/teens/adults
Transition Tool Kit Parents/teens/adults
Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN)™ - Resources for Job Seekers & Employers Adults
Potty Training
What? For Whom?
Guide for Managing Constipation in Children All parents
Toilet Training: A Parent’s Guide All parents

Newly Diagnosed

Safety Resources

Sleep Resources

Treatment Resources

Treatment Resources
What? For Whom?
Acerca de la intervención del autismo: ¿Cómo puedo elegir lo que es mejor para nuestra familia? - The ABCs of Autism Interventions (webinar) - Spanish Adults
Applied Behavior Analysis: A Parent’s Guide All parents
Autism and Medication: Safe and Careful Use All parents
Autism: Should My Child Take Medicine for Challenging Behavior? All parents
Book: The National Autism Center’s Parent’s Guide to Evidence-Based Practice Newly diagnosed & All parents
Book: What Science Tells Us About Autism Spectrum Disorder Newly Diagnosed & All Parents
Duke Center for Autism: Our Philosophy & Behavioral Therapy Services Parents
Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism All parents
Early Start for Your Child with Autism Newly diagnosed & All parents
The ABCs of Autism Intervention Therapies (webinar) - English Adults