Review of: Association for Science in Autism Treatment website

Review by Frank Kou, Special Educator & Hunter College Graduate Student A child has just received a diagnosis of Autism or Autistic Spectrum Disorder.  Bewildered parents have many questions and worries about their child, but where do they begin?  Questions that they have may include: What is Autism?  What are treatments for Autism? What treatment […]

Review of website: Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center

Autism 101 for the families of the Southwest Review by  Ashley Langer, Special Educator and Hunter College Graduate Student Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (autismcenter.org) is a top notch website for people in the Southwest looking for easily accessed information on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The website has several different tabs that make it simple […]

Great resources for families and providers working with individuals with ASD

Review by Sara Radelicki and Lauren Kimmel, Special Educators & Hunter College Graduate Students Helpguide.org is a non-profit resource that has information about mental health, healthy lifestyles, children and family, and aging well. Specifically, we looked at the information for parents who suspect their child might be on the Autism Spectrum and were very pleased with […]

Review of Autism-blog for families–communicating with the ASD community

Review by Stephanie Chesney, Special Educator and Hunter College Graduate Student Autism-blog.com is an online support group for those who have family members or friends that have Autism. The website is easy to navigate through and has many aspects. First off, anyone can create their own blog and members are able to read blogs that are posted […]

Review of ASD Dad Website–excellent parent resource

Review by Jennifer Covelli, Special Educator & Hunter College Graduate Student This site, authored by the father of a young child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, is more than just another blog. ASD Dad writes with the candid tone of a journalist and spares no details of his journey with his 3-year old son and […]