Autism
Table of Contents:
1) Resources for Families
2) Books
3) Resources Specific to PDA
Subpages:
1) Therapists
Resources for Families:
The Oregon Family Support Network offers a warmline to parents that is available Monday through Friday from 12PM-7PM. This is a peer support line of other parents who have children with complex needs who volunteer to provide support to other parents. Support includes advocacy, resources, and support navigating IEP's and 504 plans. Parents can text or call: 833-732-2467.
Transformative Health and Wellness offers a support group for parents/ caregivers of neurodivergent kids. This group offers education, support, and connection for parents and caregivers of children with any neurodivergence, of any age. Location: Transformative Health and Wellness , 1300 NW Harrison Blvd. in Corvallis. For more information, contact Jess White, Professional Counsellor Assoc., at white@transformativehw.com
Insurance: Samaritan, IHN, Providence, BCBS, and self pay.
The Association of Neurodiversity and Autism offers support groups for parents as well as teens and young adults. https://aane.org/
The Autism Society of Oregon offers online and in person support groups for Benton, Lincoln, and Coos county, including a friendship group for autistic children ages 7-14, young adult groups, and parent/ caregiver support groups. https://autismsocietyoregon.org/
Out school is an online program that offers online classes for youth and teens who would like help practicing and developing their social skills. Groups vary by age and are offered to youth with and without a formal diagnosis of autism. https://outschool.com/online-classes/social-skills-courses
Books and Resources Recommended by Dr. Wheeler PsyD., The Corvallis Clinic:
Brain-Body Parenting, by Mona Delahooke PhD.
Declarative Language Handbook, by Linda Murphy
For PDA:
Low-Demand Parenting, by Amanda Diekman
The Family Experience of PDA, by Eliza Fricker
Declarative Language Handbook, by Linda Murphy
Brain-Body Parenting Mona, by Delahooke PhD.
PDA North America offers online resources for parents and teachers of youth diagnosed with PDA. This includes strategies and support needs for school, de-escalation methods for parents and teachers, and more. https://pdanorthamerica.org/resources/
Books and Resources Recommended by Dr. Lauren Poth PhD., The Corvallis Clinic:
The World of the Autistic Child by Bryna Siegel, PhD
Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for Children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Related Developmental Disorders by Sabrina Freeman, PhD & Lorelei Dake
Unstuck and on Target!: An Executive Function Curriculum to Improve Flexibility for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Lynn Cannon, Lauren Kenworthy, PhD, Katie Alexander, Monica Adler Werner, & Laura Anthony, PhD
A Parent’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism by Sally Ozonoff, PhD, Geraldine Dawson, PhD, & James MacPartland, PhD
Preparing for Life: The Complete Guide for Transitioning to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome by Jed Baker, PhD
Growing Up on the Spectrum: A Guide to Life, Love, and Learning for Teens and Young Adults with Autism and Asperger's by Lynn Kern Koegel, PhD & Claire LaZebnik
Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate: A User Guide to an Asperger Life by Cynthia Kim
Autism Society of America: https://autismsociety.org/
Autism Speaks National Organization: https://www.autismspeaks.org/
Other Resources:
Living Well on The Spectrum by Valerie Gaus
This website has a list of books for girls with Autism for various ages: https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/resources/
Books Recommended by Kristi Muro LCSW, RPT-S
Is this Autism? By Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland and Jamell White