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Multicultural Issues and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism 209

By Tatsuda, Robin; Omori, Sayaka

This online video discusses barriers and obstacles to accessing autism information, supports, and services which can be faced by families from diverse linguistic and cultural backg...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders,  Family Life

9 Safety Tips For Autism Parents

This article contains a list of nine suggestions that a parent can take to ensure the safety of their child on the autism spectrum. "Autism Speaks is an international advocacy o...

Classifications: Safety,  Family Life

I Can Fly with YVR

Airport Map

By Canucks Autism Network; Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

This document includes road maps showing the general arrangement of stops in the departures and arrivals sections of domestic and international airports. They are intended to be u...

Classifications: Family Life

I Can Fly with YVR

A Step-by-Step Checklist

By Canucks Autism Network; Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

This online document provides a list of the steps involved in air travel. People on the autism spectrum can check off each step as it is completed. The Canucks Autism Network (...

Classifications: Family Life

Obsessions, Repetitive Behaviour and Routines

By National Autistic Society (NAS)

This online article describes how autistic people may have obsessions, repetitive behaviors, and routines, and it discusses how they may be an important source of enjoyment and a w...

Classifications: Family Life,  Autism Spectrum Disorders

Changing Routines

Children and Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Raising Children Network with Richdale, Amanda; Green, Cherie

This online article describes how young people on the autism spectrum can find changes in routine stressful, and it offers suggestions which parents could use to help prepare child...

Classifications: Family Life

Family Stress and Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Raising Children Network with Gavidia-Payne, Susana

This online article discusses how autism can lead to stress for the entire family, including parents and siblings, not just the child on the autism spectrum. It provides strategie...

Classifications: Family Life,  Mental Health

Appointments

Children and Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Raising Children Network with Matthews, Martyn

This online article offers strategies which parents and caregivers can use to make appointments with professionals like doctors, dentists, and hairdressers less difficult. Raisi...

Classifications: Family Life,  Health

Managing Stress and Anxiety

A Guide for Parents and Carers of Children with Autism

By Autism West Midlands

This online article provides parents and caregivers of people on the autism spectrum with suggestions about managing their own stress. It discusses how parents can implement a fou...

Classifications: Mental Health,  Family Life

Building Design Factors

By National Autistic Society (NAS)

This online article provides a list of some considerations which are relevant to designing residential or day spaces for individuals on the autism spectrum. Founded in 1962, the...

Classifications: Family Life,  Tools And Technologies