My+Links

This page comprises my current "top picks" for information/reference of the subjects contained within the ASD as a Culture Wiki.

At the top of my list is a site that matches my philosophy of picking out treatments for my own disorder (and other things). I always look towards science and am very picky about using peer-reviewed unbiased research. This site does much of the work for me in that regard:

[|Association for Science in Autism Treatment]

Other links by category:

[|ASD Powerpoints from Bill Ness] (connect to this person—he is that good) [|Bill's Google docs page where you can download]
 * Bill's Foils (Great stuff)**


 * Parenting**
 * [|Science-based parenting]** (not ASD-specific, which is really cool actually)

[|Crash course on acceptance of ASD label] [|Stages of grief of label acceptance] (yep, I did these) [|Diagnosis acceptance] (fantastic short clip of Dr. Barkley describing ADHD adult DX emotions... yep) [|You think you have Asperger's... now what?] (great article on acceptance and ASD basics by great blogger with links and pointers) ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍[|Wrong Planet thread about this topic] (relax, you're not alone...) ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍
 * Acceptance and Labeling** (Not parents accepting that their child is disabled, but the person themselves accepting)

[|Teens and choosing a career] [|Links to many ASD work programs, national and international] ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍[|Autistics in research] ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ [|Great tools and exercises to do with young person to help transition!]
 * Employment/transistion and ASD**

[|Where are all the autistic adults?] (a MUST VIEW video for anyone who wants to understand ASD people today)
 * The Epidemic of ASD**

[|Life with Aspergers] (great articles and great "starter" site) [|Bill Nason's slides on ASD] (get this stuff while it is free. Here is a therapist who is really trying to get it) [|Adults on the spectrum] (great article from NICE in the UK about adults on the spectrum) [|Autism File] (great mom and dad site) [|Coffee Klatch] (like Ted Talks, only about special needs kids. Great "starter" site) [|Thinking Person's Guide: Top 2011 picks to read] (largely autistic authors) [|Little Professor] (great starter site) [|Lots and lots of articles from Sandbox Learning] (basic but good on all manners of subjects)
 * Great Blogs (General Information Sites)**

[|Autistic People on the Internet] [|Video compilation of autistic role models] [|50 Inspiring Autistic People of 2011] (autistic role models list by the AutCast) [|To 10 Autistics Known Today] [|Freshman (HS) football player] [|Different ...Not Less] (book by Temple Grandin about adults on the spectrum who are working) [|9-year-old autistic singer/songwriter on heroes] (very real; Toys "R" Us commercial)
 * Role Models**

[|What are executive functions?] [|Evolutionary Perspectives in the Development of the Prefrontal Cortex and its Applications in the Field of Education] [|Troubles with transitioning] (helpful hints)
 * Executive Functioning**

[|How emotions affect learning] (dated but really good overview of how the brain processes emotions and how that affects learning) [|Meltdown vs. temper tantrum]
 * Meltdowns, Emotions/Emotional Regulations**

[|Siblings of ASD Facebook page] [|Harsh but realistic perspective from a sibling]
 * Siblings**

[|Social networking site for ASD teens]
 * Autistic Teens**

[|Amazing site examining all the available programs]
 * Pre-College and Transitioning to Adulthood**

[|5 days and counting, sleeping and living in same clothing...]
 * HEALTH**
 * Hygiene, Baths and All the "Little" Stuff**

[|ADHD and sleep] (also relevant to ASD) [|Sleep tips for parents of ASD kiddos] [|Wrong Planet thread on sleep tactics] [|Autism and sleep issues] (things to try)
 * Sleep**

[|Peer-reviewed unbiased studies on special diets] [|Some foods may complement treatment] (a diet plan that I can personally get behind!)
 * Nutrition**

[|Tips for getting moving] (good for adults too)
 * Exercise**

[|Good things to know about IEPs] [|IDEA 2004 primer]
 * IEP**

[|Nature Magazine online] [|PubMed] [|Therapies for children with ASD] (comparative effectiveness review)
 * Pubmed stuff and other great "geeky" article databases**

[|Great Site, LOTS of leadership (sound) articles] [|Great video on body language]
 * Leadership Links: (the stuff good humans are made of - replace your social skills curriculum with this**