Here, we share our own resources and some from national, state, and community organizations who support autistic individuals and their families. When possible, we provide links to third party resources. Please note, the Duke Center for Autism is not responsible for the content or security and privacy policies on third party websites.
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Visual Supports and Autism
Visual supports can be a very effective way for children and adults with autism to communicate.This tool kit, developed by the Autism Treatment Network with the support from the Health Resources and Services Administration to Vanderbilt University, provides a step-by-step, easy-to-understand introduction to visual supports and the ways that parents and other caregivers can begin using them.
School Safety Best Practices: Fire Drill
This information sheet gives proven strategies for working with autistic students during routine fire drills at school. Indiana University Hands In Autism Resource Center created this resource to help all students participate in school fire drills so they are prepared in the event of an actual emergency.
Grandparent's Guide to Autism
This guide will help provide granparents with a better understanding of autism, and arm you with tips, tools and real life stories to guide you as you support your family immediately after the diagnosis and beyond.
Social Narrative: Getting a Shot is OK
Use this social narrative, created by Hands in Autism Resource Center at Indiana University, to help autistic individuals learn about and prepared to get a shot at the doctor's visit.
Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide - Autism Speaks
Deciding what to do after high school can be a difficult process. This guide will help you and your family explore the various options available to you.The guide provides a closer look at four-year universities, community colleges, vocational/technical school, life skills programs, and more.
Here's an Idea!
Got 3 minutes? Get 4 practical tips for individuals on the autism spectrum! These "mini-videos" feature Duke Center for Autism Clinic psychiatrists and psychologists sharing practical tips in response to challenging situations facing autistic people.
"How to" Templates
These templates, created and offered by the HANDS in Autism Interdisciplinary Training and Resource Center at Indiana University, can be used across settings to support individuals with a range of neurodiversities
11 Do's: Schoolbus & Students with Autism - Hands In Autism
This handy one-page fact sheet, created by the Indiana University Hands In Autism Resource Center, includes strategies to support autistic individuals on a school bus.
"Tips for Families Living w/ COVID-19, ASD & ADHD" - Duke Center for Autism Video Series
In these short videos, Duke Center for Autism Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Lauren Franz, MBChB, MPH, and Duke ADHD Program Director Scott Kollins, PhD, - both investigators on the Autism Center of Excellence study - share tips, strategies, and resources for caregivers of children with ASD, ADHD, or both.
Teaching Skills to Prepare for Back to School - Autism Society of NC
Going back to school after time off for the summer is an exciting, but often overwhelming time. You may begin to feel some nervousness about how your loved one will transition to a new schedule or even navigate a new environment. To help prepare for the new school year, the Autism Society of NC clinical staff gathered some strategies and tips.