Useful Contacts and Links
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www.researchautism.org/resources/AspergerDVDSeries.asp -
12-minute video for use by college students with Asperger Syndrome as a tool
to educate their professors, teaching assistants, and others about the
disorder. |
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http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ps/hcp/transition/workbook.pdf -
Medical Transition workbook for young adults, their families, and their
medical providers. |
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http://www.positivelyautism.com/links.html - Positively Autism Collection of Autism ABA Materials, Lesson Plans, Data Sheets, Games, Work Tasks, and Other Educational Resources for Students with Autism. |
Helpful 800 Numbers The Medically Dependent Children Program 800-422-2956 Community Living Assistance and Support Services Program (CLASS) Education Hotline - 1-800-252-8023 Advocacy, Inc. - 1-800-880-0821 Association of Retarded Citizens of Texas (ARC) - 1-800-252-9729 Autism Society of America - 1-800-3 AUTISM Books, Periodicals and
Videos Autism and Your Church Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum
Disorders This resource offers ten practical strategies to include
people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by first appreciating them as people
created in God’s image, learning about five specific disorders included in ASD,
and developing an action plan for ongoing ministry. Barbara Newman reminds us
that "being a Christian" is not, in fact, simply synonymous with "normal" people
extending their "normal" personalities. If churches are going to welcome
everyone, and minister to everyone, they need to know how to reach this special
group of people. This book gives a clear, basic introduction to what autism
spectrum disorders are, how they interfere with a person's ability to
participate in most churches without any accommodation, and some simple,
tangible steps churches can take to accommodate and include the autistic
community in the body of Christ. Since the stats say that 1 in 96 boys will be
diagnosed with autism this year, it's something that every church should have a
plan to address. Table of Contents Section 1: God’s Handiwork Section 2: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Section 3: Common Areas of Difference in Individuals with ASD Section 4: Ten Strategies for Including Individuals with ASD Section 5: An Action Plan Reproducible Resources Publisher: Faith Alive Christian Resources ISBN: 978-1-59255-273-3
1-877-438-5658
By: Barbara J. Newman
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