During any emergency, health crisis, or natural or man-made disaster, it is necessary to be prepared with a plan and essentials. The Autism Society began the Safe and Sound initiative in 2005 to provide resources on topics such as general safety, emergency preparedness and prevention, and risk management.

This is a "To Do" list, created by the Indiana University Hands In Autism Resource Center, that includes specific steps for parents and students to complete as they prepare for a new school year.

Autistic people have significantly higher rates of suicidal thoughts, suicidal behaviors, and deaths by suicide than the general public. The American Association of Suicidology as developed autism specific resources to aid in supporting autistic people in crisis.

This resource from the Organization for Autism Research outlines a simple, flexible six-step plan teachers can use to prepare for the inclusion of a children on the autism spectrum. 

Oral health is a very important component of healthy daily living. But for some children with autism, oral health habits can be challenging. Autism Speaks provides this guide for families to help begin a lifetime of good oral care.