Start Here
“Spectrum” Doesn’t Mean What You Think
Autism is Like... [infographic]
Ask an Autistic #23 - What is Autism? [Video, 12:38]
Specific Info
Talking to your child
Amazing Things Happen [Video, 4:00]
ASD Diagnosis: What Do We Tell the Kids?
When & How Should You Tell Kids They Have Asperger’s
Autism: What Does It Mean to Me? [Workbook]
Deep Dive
Video/ Audio
Autism: What We Know and What We Don’t [Video,15:21]
Autism Mythbusters [Video, 54:58]
Info on a variety of topics from the Org. for Autism Research [Free webinars]
Parents’ Medication Guide [PDF booklet]
Power of #OwnVoices in Autism Advocacy [Podcast]
Websites
Double Empathy: Why Autistic People Are Often Misunderstood
Reviews of Autism-related books, shows, etc.
Spectrum: Autism Research News
Thinking Person's Guide to Autism (TPGA)
Books
Asperkids: An Insider's Guide to… {Autistic author}
Autism: How to raise a happy autistic child
The Real Experts: Readings for Parents of Autistic Children {Autistic author}
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child {Autistic author}
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism
Special topics
Teens & Sexuality
Asperger's Syndrome and Sexuality: From Adolescence…
Autism-Asperger's & Sexuality: Puberty and Beyond {Autistic authors}
Autism, Sexuality & the Law: What Every Parent…Needs to Know
Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to…
Sexuality Education for Youth on the Autism Spectrum [article]
Girls
TILT Parenting: Asperkids & Girls on the Spectrum [Podcast]
101 Tips for the Parents of Girls with Autism: Most Crucial Things…
Autism—It’s Different in Girls [Article]
Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum
What Every Autistic Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew {Autistic authors}
PDA Profile
Understanding PDA [podcast]
Family support
Autism in the Family: Caring and Coping Together
The Autism Mom's Survival Guide (for Dads, too!)
For siblings
Everybody is Different [ages 9-12]
My Brother Charlie [ages 6-10]
Fast Facts About Autism For Kids [Video, 9:55]
Tools & Strategies
Digital
Autism Discussion Page (Facebook) — Info and ‘toolkits’
Autistic Mama — Training & Tools (mainly for purchase)
Socialthinking.com —All kinds of resources for teaching social skills
Understood.org — Strategies for home & school
Books
For parents of young kids
An Early Start...Using Everyday Activities… — Drs. Rogers & Dawson
For all parents
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching & Raising Children with Autism…
A Parent's Guide to Asperger Syndrome...How to…
Autism Discussion...the Core Challenges... (3-book series)
Beyond Behaviors: Brain Science & Compassion…
Parenting a Child with Autism...Practical Strategies…
Parenting Toolbox: 125 Activities...
Raising Resilient Children with Autism
For parents of teens/ Young Adults
Autism and Your Teen: Tips and Strategies…
The Breakaway: A Parent's Guide to Transitioning…
Launching Your Autistic Youth to Successful Adulthood
Moving Into Adulthood Resource Center [website]