ABA Links

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTISM RESEARCH LINKS

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON-LINE STORES FOR MATERIALS FOR THERAPY PROGRAMS

 

(This website is for “Super Duper Publications” and they polish colorful, high quality materials for speech-language pathologists, special educators, teachers, parents and caregivers in educational, home and health care settings)

 

 

MAGAZINES AND JOURNALS

 

in United Kingdom produces a number of magazines and journals.

 

MAGAZINES & NEWSLETTERS:

 

Autism Research Review International

4182 Adams Ave.San Diego, CA 92116

619-281-7165

www.autism.com/ari

 

Morning News Newsletter

Carol Gray – Autism

2140 Bauer Rd.

Jenison, MI 49428

616-457-8955

www.thegraycenter.org

 

VERBAL BEHAVIOR

 

The following website is for ideas and concepts on learning about verbal behavior:

 

                                                 (This website pertains to the preceding information)

Title: Introduction to Verbal Behavior Programming

Description: This is the first step in understanding the Verbal Behavior approach to teaching children with autism and related disorders. Our clinical staff and instructors have a combined experience of over a half century teaching and treating children with autism and other disorders.

The following are books and resources pertaining to verbal behavior in autism:

 

Unconventional Verbal Behavior, Echolalia, Gestalt Language

 

1. Prizant, B.M., & Rydell, P. (1993). Assessment and intervention strategies for unconventional verbal behavior. In S. Warren & J. Reichle (Eds.), Communicative approaches to challenging behavior. Baltimore: Brookes.

2. Rydell, P., & Prizant, B.M. (1995). Educational and communicative approaches for children who use echolalia. In K. Quill (Ed.), Teaching children with autism: Methods to increase communication and socialization. Albany, NY: Delmar.

3. Prizant, B.M. (1987). Clinical implications of echolalic behavior in autism. In T. Layton (Ed.), Language and treatment of autistic and developmentally disordered children. Springfield, IL: Charles Thomas.

4. Schuler, A.L. & Prizant, B.M. (1985). Echolalia in autism. In E. Schopler and G. Mesibov (Eds.), Communication problems in autism. New York: Plenum Press.

5. Prizant, B.M. & Rydell, P.J. (1984). An analysis of the functions of delayed echolalia in autistic children. Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 27, 183-192.

6. Prizant, B.M. (1983). Language and communication in autism: Toward an understanding of the “whole” of it. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 48, 296-307.

7. Prizant, B.M. (1983). Echolalia of autistic individuals: Assessment and intervention issues. Seminars in Speech and Language, 4, 63-77.

8. Prizant, B.M. (1982). Gestalt processing and gestalt language in autism. Topics in Language Disorders, 3, 16-23.

9. Prizant, B.M. & Duchan, J.F. (1981). The functions of immediate echolalia in autistic children. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 46, 241-249.

10. Partington, J & Sundberg, M, Teaching Language to Children with Autism.

 

RESOURCE CENTERS

The following organizations may assist parents in getting needed emotional support and can provide an opportunity for families to contact others with similar issues thus aiding in enhancing their own personal knowledge and understanding, more fully, the world of autism.

 

Autism Education Network

408-558-9404

 

 

Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

 

(916) 654-1987

 

MUMS (Mothers United for moral support)

(414) 336-5333

 

Autism Society of America

1-800-328-8476

 

Golden Gate Regional Center

(650) 574-9232

 

IEP Club

(415) 312-0730

 

Parents Helping Parents

(408) 727-5775

 

Autism Support Group

(415) 312-0730

 

Los Angeles Families for Effective Autism Treatment (LA FEAT)

General Inquiries: infor@lafeat.org

Email questions to info@lafeat.org

 

 

Dubai Autism Meetup Group

Click here : 

 

Autism Support Group

San Francisco Bay Area Autism Society

(415) 637-7772

Bay Area Self-Help Line

(offers referrals to support groups)

(415) 772-4357

 

MORE Family Resource Center

(650) 259-0189

 

The Spectrum of Hope Foundation

 

 

 

 

EDUCATIONAL LINKS

 

IEP/SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBSITES

While all children are individuals with varying needs and strengths, many wonderful people have lead the way discovering information and ideas on how to help children of different learning styles achieve their true potential. This is a list of websites, which we hope will give parents and educators another tool to enable a child to discover their true gifts through the special education process (Websites may not be accurate)

 

 

Free IEP guide: free guide and support group for strictly IEP related only

 

 

(IEP): Parent Preparation and Planning

 

 

(IEPS) and Other Selected Implementation Issues: Appendix A to Part 300

 

 

9 tips for Advocating

 

 

A student Guide: A student’s guide 1995

 

 

Advocacy Tip: How to use a Parent IEP Attachment

 

 

Agreements, Functions, & Compromises of your IEP:

 

 

Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

 

 

(916) 654-1987