Articles Available for Download
Advice for Parents of Young Children with Autism
This paper is geared toward parents of newly diagnosed autistic children and parents of young autistic children who are not acquainted with many of the basic issues of autism. Click to download.
Asperger’s Syndrome: Do I have it? And how do I live with it?
By Susan J. Golubock and Tara J. Marshall, Members of the Phoenix Adult Asperger’s Support Group
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Summary of Biomedical Treatments for Autism
By James B. Adams, Ph.D.
April 2007 Version
Relationship Development Intervention:
Developing a Treatment Program to
Address the Unique Social and Emotional
Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorders
By Steven E. Gutstein, Ph.D.
Permission to reprint this article is granted by Autism Spectrum Quarterly magazine (www.ASQuarterly.com)
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Arizona Resources
Arizona State University Autism Research Program:
Directs several autism-related research studies, and maintains a web site with information for parents. http://www.eas.asu.edu/~autism/ Call to be added to the waiting list for future research studies: (480) 965-3316.
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC):
This nonprofit center includes seminars, library, research studies related to autism, and programs designed to teach parents and educators how to work with children on the autism spectrum. Also trains habilitation and respite providers who work directly with children with disabilities. (602) 340-8717; www.autismcenter.org
Grupo de Apoyo para Latinos con Autismo (GALA):
“Grupo de Apoyo para Latinos con Autismo” (GALA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping minority individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. In particular, we help families with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). We provide services and information in both English and Spanish to assist the Hispanic/Latino families in our community. GALA is located in Arizona. www.azgala.org
Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE):
Offers comprehensive medical and nutritional evaluations as well as individual and group therapeutic services. www.center4autism.org (602) 277-2273 • E-mail: info@center4autism.org
Emily Anderson Family Learning Center:
a lending library for information on disabilities. Located on the main corridor of Phoenix Children’s Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas Rd, Phoenix (SW corner of 20th St and Thomas Road). Call them at (602)-546-1400 for hours. http://www.phoenixchildrens.com/emily-center/
The ARC of Arizona (Association of Retarded Citizens):
(602) 243-1787
Arizona Center for Disability Law:
Advocates for the legal rights of persons with disabilities
* to be free from abuse, neglect and discrimination
* to have access to education, health care, housing and jobs, and other services in order to maximize independence and achieve equality
www.acdl.com Phoenix: (602) 274-6287 Tucson: (520) 327-9547
Arizona's Advocates:
Assisting families in reaching the high expectations for your child and supporting successful navigation of the educational system to get the appropriate services and placement. As experienced advocates we are here to help you gather information, understand the rules of the special education process, and to support you to plan and prepare for meetings. We ask questions and listen for answers, identify problems, and assist in proposing solutions. As parents of special needs children we are intimately aware of the fact that meetings with school personnel can be overwhelming and emotional. We bring knowledge, experience, and expertise to your child's educational meetings.
www.ArizonaSpecEdAdvocates.com (602) 471-0346
Frog’s Landing:
Educational advocacy and social groups for children with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Contact Elaine Berkley at 602-403-4312; www.frogslanding.org
AZ Positive Behavior Support:
Provides information and offers workshops on assessing problem behaviors and treating them in a positive way. Based at Northern Arizona University. www.nau.edu/ihd/positive
Raising Special Kids:
2400 N. Central Ave, Suite 200, Phoenix AZ 85004-1313
(602) 242-4366; 1-800-237-3007; www.raisingspecialkids.org
Serves: Apache, Coconino, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai counties.
Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona:
2600 N. Wyatt Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712; (520) 324-3150; 1-877-365-7220
Serves: Cochise, Gila, Greenlee, Graham, Pima, Pinal, LaPaz, Santa Cruz and Yuma counties.
National Resources
Autism Society of America:
1-800-3-AUTISM; www.autism-society.org Publishes a newsletter, hosts an extensive website, holds an annual national conference, and lobbies Congress for autism services and research.
Autism Research Institute:
Founded by Bernard Rimland, a parent of an adult with autism and a leading advocate of research on autism. Publishes a newsletter summarizing current research on autism, and also provides a wide range of information. Contact: www.autism.com 4182 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 Fax: (619) 563-6840
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT):
www.feat.org Over 70 local chapters.