Tool Kits
Download the 100 Day Kit here!
The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit and the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit were created specifically for newly diagnosed families to make the best possible use of the 100 days following their child's More...
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You can also view a PDF of each section by clicking on the links below.
Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit Sections
Introduction, Symptoms and Causes
List of Strengths and Challenges
Executive More...
Blood Draw Tool Kit for Parents
Has your child with ASD had a negative experience during a doctor’s visit that has left him or her feeling anxious? Does the prospect of having your child’s blood drawn make you anxious as well? Perhaps this anxiety More...
Many children experience a great deal of anxiety when visiting the dental practitioner’s office, especially those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Feelings of anxiety may be caused by a number of factors including a fear of the unknown, difficulties More...
Download the Dental Tool Kit here!
Oral health is a very important component of healthy daily living. But for some children with autism, oral health habits can be challenging. Autism Speaks has teamed up with Colgate and Philips-Sonicare to create a dental More...
Family members and friends of individuals with autism are presented with many joys and many challenges throughout their lives. Learning that a family member or friend is affected by autism is a powerful moment. People respond with a wide array of More...
Download the Housing and Residential Supports Tool Kit here!
As part of the transition from childhood to adult life, planning inevitably includes housing decisions. Finding and securing housing and residential supports for adults with autism spectrum More...
Download the IEP Guide here!
Individualized Education Program (IEP): Summary, Process and Practical Tips
from Goodwin Procter LLP
After months of research, a team of lawyers at Goodwin Procter LLP has generously put together a helpful guide to help More...
Manual de 100 Días de Autism Speaks fue diseñado exclusivamente para familias que recientemente fueron evaluadas, para hacer el mejor uso de los 100 días después del diagnoses de autismo. El manual contiene informacíon y recomendacíones que se han colectado More...
Many families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are faced with the option of using medicines to help treat their child’s challenging behaviors. This is a tough medical decision and there is no one right answer. Though many children More...
A tool kit to assist members of the school community in understanding and supporting students with autism.
Download the School Community Tool Kit here!
As the rate of autism diagnosis increases, many more public and private schools will include students More...
Many children with ASD have difficulty with sleep. This can be stressful for children and their families. This informational booklet is designed to provide parents with strategies to improve sleep in their child affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASD). More...
Today, 1 in 88 American children is diagnosed with autism. As an early childhood educator, you may be the first to notice when a child is not meeting typical developmental milestones. When this happens, you need to talk to the parents and urge them to have More...
Download the Haircutting Training Guide here!
Haircuts can sometimes be difficult for people with autism. The challenges can range from sensory issues to anxiety about what will happen during the haircutting process. Autism Speaks has partnered with Snip-its More...
Download the Transition Tool Kit here!
The Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit was created to serve as a guide to assist families on the journey from adolescence to adulthood.
Anyone can download the Transition Tool Kit for free! You can More...
The Visual Supports and Autism Spectrum Disorder tool kit provides a step-by-step, easy-to-understand introduction to visual supports and the ways that parents and other caregivers can begin using them. The pamphlet provides practical examples of how to begin More...
