Some of my Favourite Links
- Tony Attwood is a great conference speaker and authority on Asperger Syndrome.
- The ASC Good Practice Guide. One of the 'gaps' in good autism practice has been that lack of co-ordination of 'what's out there.' This guide fills that gap.
- Josh Muggleton is a talented young man with Asperger's Syndrome, and a great conference speaker and good friend of mine.
- Temple Grandin's Home Page. Being autistic doesn't mean 'being without a future'... as Temple Grandin's life clearly demonstrates.
- Shelly Cline is the parent of a child with Asperger Syndrome and has an interesting site.
- These videos offer a different perspective on autism in the face of a rising media-hyped tide of fear, self-pity, and talk of suffering. It helps to support a positive image of autistic kids as human beings who love and laugh.
- Homes Caring for Autism Ltd run community integrated care homes in the South West UK. I say: "You guys are just great. People with Autism need your sort of service." "We could do with your service in Australia." "It's nice to meet people who are willing to use my knowledge."
- Autism For Psychologists is worth reading because it is written by an individual with ASD who might represent others with ASD who feel that the professional world isn't listening to them.
- Autistic People Against Neuroleptic Abuse is an organisation of which I am proud to be the patron of. It explains why I am concerned about the prescribing of many drugs that can do us a lot of harm. There is also an interview there with me.
- Autism Solutions Incorporated are based in Western Australia and are doing a great job of supporting families of children with ASD's.
- Autism and Computing is a not-for-profit group. Its aim is to explore ways of helping people with autism to lead fulfilling lives. The Potions and Pills article is definitely recommended reading.
- Helping To Grow has software and teaching tips for parents of children with learning delays and difficulties.
- The Ooops... Wrong Planet Site has got lots of info about 'life on the spectrum'.
- Eric Chen is an autistic who has entered the human world now guides people to experience the world of autism.
- The Autism Research Program At The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has been running a series of collaboratives project looking at brain development in people with autism. They have already made some interesting findings.
- It amazing when some education departments start to think forward - an early intervention program funded by Bristol City Council UK has enabled 94% of pre-school children diagnosed with autism to attend mainstream school at the end of the program. Read about it here.
- Autismarts.com is a collection of artwork from people on the autistic spectrum. Their objective is to collect the largest portfolio of artwork from around the world.
- Autism and Asperger's Support Group Inc. is a parent support group in New South Wales. If you live in the area, look them up!
- Here are some good places for Australians with AS to chat:
- I have been extremely moved by the Getting The Truth Out website.
And when I'm away from home and start getting homesick....
Warrnambool on the Web - my home community near Melbourne Australia.
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