02/16/24

Autism - Free Resources to Support Autism Families

Parents, caregivers, and siblings of autistic children, The Organization for Autism Research is here for you. Our guidebooks and other resources provide information and support for the whole family.


Organization for Autism Research - 2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 401, Arlington, VA 22201   researchautism.org

Resources to Support Families

Parents, caregivers, and siblings of autistic children, OAR is here for you. Our guidebooks and other resources provide information and support for the whole family.

 
 
Life Journey Through Autism:
A Parent's Guide to Research


Parents are often tasked with educating themselves about what's best for their autistic child. Evidence-based research helps filter out the noise and point them in the right direction. This guidebook shows parents how to read and interpret research studies and find high-quality information. 
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Sibling Support

Written by siblings of autistic individuals, these three guidebooks provide age-appropriate advice for addressing the feelings and challenges that siblings are likely to experience. Check out each guidebook for parents, teen siblings, and young siblings of autistic children! 

 
 
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Life Journey Through Autism:
A Guide to Safety

This resource helps educate parents about how to prevent and mitigate emergency events, with tips for wandering and elopement, household safety, internet safety, and more.

This guide is targeted towards first responders as well (police officers, fire fighters, teachers, etc.) for the development of training programs that promote community safety.

 
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Relevant Readings

In case you missed it... Check out some of OAR's recent articles covering a range of topics for families!
Read about the experiences of parents and siblings from the autism community in OAR's blog!


OAR provides additional free resources you can order, download, and share with others. For bulk orders, please contact us at programs@researchautism.org.
 
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Xileen

1 year ago
Sibling Support Program - More help from the Shriver Center

The Shriver Center offers a free, online, monthly program for siblings and caregivers of youth with autism, developmental disabilities and/or mental health issues. We recognize that family members can be deeply impacted and feel overwhelmed. The goals of Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative are to build resiliency, decrease trauma and strengthen families. Please join us! Learn more
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