Autism Speaks Tool Kits

Autism Speaks has developed tool kits and guides to help people with autism and their families throughout the lifespan.

• 100 Day Kit for Families of Newly Diagnosed Young Children
• 100 Day Kit for Families of Newly Diagnosed School Age Children
• Adult Autism Diagnosis Tool Kit
• Advocacy Tool Kit
• Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit
• Community-based Skills Assessment
• Dental Tool Kit
• Employment Tool Kit
• Financial Planning Tool Kit
• First Concern to Action Tool Kit
• Haircutting Training Guide
• Housing and Residential Supports Tool Kit
• Individualized Education Program: Summary, Process and Practical Tips
• Leading the Way: Autism-Friendly Youth Organizations
• Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide
• School Community Tool Kit
• Transition Tool Kit

Family Support Tool Kits

• A Parent's Guide to Autism
• A Sibling's Guide to Autism
• A Grandparent's Guide to Autism
• A Friend's Guide to Autism

ATN/AIR-P Tool Kits

The Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN) has also developed a number of tool kits in collaboration with the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P).

• Applied Behavior Analysis: A Parent's Guide
• Autism and Medication: Safe and Careful Use
• Introduction to Behavioral Health Treatments
• Blood Draws: A Parent's Guide
• Blood Draws: A Provider's Guide
• Dental Professionals Tool Kit
• Exploring Feeding Behavior in Autism
• Having an Electroencephalogram (EEG): A Guide for Parents
• Having an Electroencephalogram (EEG): A Guide for Providers
• Managing Constipation in Children
• Medication Decision Aid
• Melatonin and Sleep Problems: A Guide for Parents
• Pica Guide for Parents
• Pica Guide for Professionals
• Providing Feedback to Families Affected by Autism
• Puberty and Adolescence Resource
• Sleep Strategies for Teens with Autism
• Strategies to Improve Sleep in Children with Autism
• Toilet Training Guide
• Tools for Successful Vision Exams
• Visual Supports and Autism