"Autism Spectrum Explained," a website detailing difference aspects of ASD, has this page, which is entirely devoted to various controversies surrounding ASD. The page is divded into six categories, each of which delves into various controversies within those categories. Additional resources for further research are included. This webpage provides a quick introduction to ASD controversies for beginning research and can act as a springboard for subsequent resources.
Created by a Speech Language Pathologist, this website provides a wide variety of games for caregivers to use with kids or for kids to enact themselves. The games are physical games, not computer or video games. Each game has plenty of researched background into why and how the game is effective, so users can be very informed when using the resource.
This website provides both physical and online games for kids with ASD. The games and ideas are sectioned off by topic or skill that an individual might want to practice. The site is mainly geared towards caretakers, except for the link to online games that is specifically for the use of children. The physical games are more instructive for how adults can implement them into daily life.
"Autism HWY" is a massive online resource containing various types of media and sources for anyone needing information on ASD. This website hosts links to blogs, articles, forums, games, events, and specialists. Essentially, this website has it all and is a wonderful comprehensive resource for individuals with ASD of all ages, inlcuding younger kids.
The popular "Kids Health" website hosts a section about ASD, explained in terms that children can understand. The terminology and aspects of the disorder addressed are on a level that applies to children. And, the page is frequently reviewed by medical doctors, so the information is reliable and verified.
This website provides resources for kids with disabilities, including ASD. The resources are divided up by skills and types of resources. For example, one can search by "Social Skills" or "Picture Cards." The website is organized and colored in a way that is appealing to children, but adults can also find great use in the website's resources. There are specific sections for parents and teachers, too. Being education-based, educational products are also sold through this website for educators working with the ASD population.
This forum repository contains an incredible number of forums for people with ASD, contributed to by people with ASD. The general public can have access, but the entire site is run by the ASD community. Forum threads about any subject can be found, and this is a terrifiv resource for individuals with ASD to communicate with others in the community in a low-stakes, understanding environment. It is also a very helpful tool to individuals who have been recently diagnosed and are in need of direction.
This website simply lists a large number of videos for kids with ASD. The types of videos vary greatly. Some are subject-related, like about math, and some address more ASD-specific needs, such as speech and vocabularly. Kids can learn in a more enjoyable environment and practice skills or subjects that might be difficult to keep up with in a traditional classroom environment.
This page from the greater "National Autism Center" website addresses the history of ASD and treatment since discovery. Though a briefer summary, it hits key points in the historical timeline and can be a good starting point for researchers to learn the overall picture of ASD's history.
On this page, the "Applied Behavior Analysis Guide" lists thirty famous individuals who have been diagnosed with ASD or who are strongly suspected to have had ASD. Most of the people are older or from centuries past, but they are all very well known and brilliant in their fields. Pictures and a short description of each are provided, detailing their accomplishments. This page demonstrates the beauties of neurodiversity.
For caretakers needing to homeschool their children, this website provides a plethora of educational resources, even lesson plans, for kids with ASD. Each subject and lesson has extremely detailed background so that even novice educators can use the lesson plans provided in an informed manner. The website is laid out in such a way that older kids can navigate and review the resources, too, if extra help in certain subjects is needed.
On this page from the general "Autism Speaks" website, assistive technology is defined and links are provided to further resources about technology and how it can be used with ASD. Additional pages describing various areas where apps and similar technology are useful and blog posts from individuals with ASD who have used assistive technology are listed.
This blog is written by Ethan Hirschberg, a teenager with ASD. He writes about his daily life, which he also does speaking engagements about. He also provides links and resources for visitors to the blog. Being authored by a person with ASD, this resource is a verified, real perspective of the disorder and therefore extremely important for the ASD community.
"Autism Speaks," an extremely comprehensive website about ASD, has this page that defines ASD and links to other, shorter pages that answer more specific questions, such as about early signs. This reosurce is ideal for adults, but can also be used by younger ages depending on literacy level. It very plainly lays out what to expect and how to navigate having the disorder or interacting with an ASD individual.