Pediatrics - Autism Program
Resources
The following are some of our program's most popular resources, along with external links to helpful websites and applications. Please contact us at [email protected] with questions about our available resources or to request resources on a specific topic.
Autism Information
Parent Information Packets
- English
- Spanish (Español)
- Cambodian (Khmer)
- Chinese (Zhōngwén)
- Haitian Creole (Ayisyen Kreyòl)
- Premye Etap Apre yon Dyagnostik Otis (First Steps After an ASD Diagnosis - Haitian Creole)
- Portuguese (Português)
- Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
Guides, Workbooks, and Handouts
- 2018 Summer Guide
- Family and Autism Support Centers of Massachusetts
- Autism Safety Handout
- Empowerment Guide
- Sibling Resource Packet
- Recommended Apps
- Recommended Books: Social Skills
- Genetic Testing and Autism
- Social Interaction Skills
- Family Preparedness Plan (from the BMC Center for Family Navigation and Community Health Promotion)
Information on Services
Transition to Adulthood Resources
Topic Specific Resources
Routine Boards
Disclosure (Talking about an Autism Diagnosis)
School
- Taking the Bus - Social Story
Sleep
- I Can Fall Asleep by Myself - Social Story
Bathroom
- Brush Teeth - Visual
- Shower Routine - Visual
- Toilet Routine - Visual
- Changing my Pad - Visual
Behavior
- When I'm Upset - Cards
- When I'm Upset / Frustrated / Sad - Visual
- I Need a Sensory Break - Visual
- I'm Working For - Cards
- I Can be Safe - Social Story
- No Hitting - Social Story
- Hands to Myself - Social Story
- When I Feel Worried - Social Story
- When Things Feel Terrible - Social Story
- Private - Social Story
- Relaxation - Brochure
Eating
- Picky Eating - Social Story
- Introducing New Foods - Social Story
- Picky Eating - Handout
- Healthy Eating - Handout
Medical
- Blood Draw Routine - Visual
- Doctor's Visit - First / Then
- Going to Doctor's - Social Story
- Dentist Visit - Visual
- Going to Eye Doctor - Social Story
- Wearing my Medical Bracelet - Social Story
Family
- My Dad is in the Army - Social Story
Social Events
- Birthday Parties - Handout
Travel
- Airport Travel: Navigating TSA Screening - Handout
Recursos en Español (Resources in Spanish)
Información sobre Autismo y Servicios (Information about Autism and Services)
- Paquete informativo para padres de niños con Trastornos del Espectro Autista (Parent Information Packet)
- ¿Qué es el autismo? (What is Autism?)
- Primeros pasos después de un diagnóstico de autismo (First Steps After an ASD Diagnosis)
- Prueba genética (Genetic Testing)
- Cómo accesar servicios de ABA en la casa a través de MassHealth (Accessing MassHealth In-Home ABA)
- Descripción de euipo de seguridad (Safety Resources)
- Descripción de DDS (DDS Description)
Historias y Imágenes (Stories and Visuals)
- Historia de tomar un autobús a la escuela (Taking the Bus to School - Social Story)
- Historia de ir al baño (Going to the Bathroom - Social Story)
- Pasando por la pubertad: Mi menstruación (Going through Puberty: My Period - Social Story)
- Zonas de regulación emocional (Zones of Regulation - Chart)
- Historia de mis manos conmigo (Hands to Myself - Social Story)
- Historia de querer probar una nueva comida (I Want to Try New Foods - Social Story)
- Extracción de sangre y visitor al médico visual (Blood Draw - Visual)
- Historia de ir al consultorio (Going to the Doctor - Social Story)
- Tengo autismo tarjeta (I Have Autism - Cards)
External Resources
Applications for Services
Helpful Websites, Organizations & Resources
- Toward Independent Living and Learning (TILL), Inc.
- Federation for Children with Special Needs
- SPED Child and Teen
- Exceptional Lives
- Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL)
- DisabilityInfo.org (New England INDEX)
- Autism Insurance Resource Center
- Massachusetts Advocates for Children
- Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)
- Autism Housing Pathways
- Massachusetts Free Legal Services Guide
- Autism Speaks Tool Kits