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Autism & Sensory Stimuli

Panel Discussion

By UC Davis MIND Institute

This online video features a panel from MIND Institute at UC Davis discussing the sensory systems of individuals with autism, combining research with a persuasive call for toleranc...

Classifications: Sensory Issues,  Advocacy

Surviving Middle School

By Lewandowski, Elizabeth

This online article offers a number of suggestions and ideas, aimed at parents, that may help children with autism experience success in middle schools. The Asperger Autism Spec...

Classifications: Education,  Advocacy

Parent and Professional Partnerships

Research Bulletin Issue No. 18

By Middletown Centre for Autism with Lawson, Wenn

This online document summarizes a number of research studies investigating how partnerships can be facilitated between parents of children with autism and professionals. The docum...

Classifications: Advocacy,  Parents As Employers

The Essentials of Advocacy

A Parent's Guide to Advocating for their Child with Special Needs

By Pugh, Deborah

This ACT - Autism Community Training video focuses on understanding the systems that control access to services for children with special needs and information on how to achieve ad...

Classifications: Advocacy,  Education

Autism

See the Potential

By McCreary, Michael with McCreary, Susan

The video was created to support customer service professionals when they provide services or support to people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but it also provides an intr...

Classifications: Advocacy,  Autism Spectrum Disorders

I CAN Share My Story Video Project

By Canucks Autism Network

The I CAN Share My Story Video Project consists of 12 short videos of different young people with autism sharing their personal stories. The purpose of the project is to help peopl...

Classifications: Education,  Advocacy

Champions for Change

A Guide for Effective Advocacy for Youth and the Adults Who Support Them

By Representative for Children and Youth

This online document was written to support youth in their efforts to advocate for themselves. It outlines rights children may have, describes the nature of advocacy, and it discus...

Classifications: Advocacy,  Government Resources

Everyone Belongs in our Schools

A Parent's Handbook on Inclusive Education

By Kulusic, Tamara with De Long, Karen; Appleby, Deb; Gardiner, Cindy; Konowalchuk, Sandra; Lalji, Freida; Schuman, Clair

This online document presents information to help parents understand how the school system works, and their roles, rights, and responsibilities within it. It also discusses various...

Classifications: Education,  Advocacy

Transitions Project

On My Way

By Inclusion BC

This website page hosts online videos recording the experiences of four individuals with disabilities, each of whom completed a modified (Evergreen) curriculum. The videos provide ...

Classifications: Adults With ASD,  Advocacy

Safeguards Resources

By Community Living British Columbia

This website provides a variety of resources connected to safety of individuals with developmental disabilities. For example, the documents include plain-language guides to rights,...

Classifications: Advocacy,  Safety