Before You Look for Information on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sorting through the wealth of online information on autism can be a daunting task. What's worth reading, and what's a waste of time? Start with this recommended list of resources to find the information you need to understand and help your child.

On this Parenting Special Needs site

There are lots of articles on this site of interest to parents of children with autism spectrum disorders, but these three will give you a good place to begin.

From the About guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Lisa Jo Rudy, the About.com guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders, has loads of information for parents of children with autism. Start with these three sections.

Around the About network

There's information on autism all around About.com. Start with these three sites.

Just the facts

These reference sites give good overviews of autism diagnosis and treatment.

Dedicated sites

These sites focus exclusively on autism and offer articles and other resources for parents and families.

Alternative viewpoints

Not everyone agrees that autism needs to be cured now, or ever. See things from another point of view on these autistic advocacy sites.

Autism weblogs

These blogs by parents of children on the autism spectrum offer tips, information, support, and details of daily life.

Shopping

Shop these sites for toys, learning material, and inspirational items.