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Twice Exceptional: Asperger's/Autism Spectrum

• Guidebooks: Davidson Institute Guidebooks

  Twice-Exceptionality - Twice-Exceptionality: A Resource Guide for Parents

  The Davidson Institute is committed to supporting the profoundly gifted population including the many children who are twice-exceptional (2E) within our community. Though this isn’t an exhaustive text, this guidebook is meant to act as a launch pad for parents to learn more about twice-exceptionality, the process of identification and assessment, and how to support children who are 2E intellectually, emotionally and socially.
  
  This guidebook includes:

  • First-Hand Stories from 2E families to give you insights from people who have “been there, done that.”
  • Expert Q & As on a variety of specialized topics with professionals currently working in the fields of twice-exceptionality and education.
  • Resource Highlights that showcase some of the organizations parents in our community have found helpful in navigating the 2E world.
  • Side Notes that include article excerpts which dive deep into topics related to the issues discussed in each section.
  • Parent Tools created by our team to help you translate the section’s information to your own family and situation.
  • Key Takeaways that summarize the main points at the end of each section.

  Beyond the Resource Highlights, each section also cites and discusses additional helpful books, articles, organizations and other resources. All these resources have been conveniently gathered into one page on the Davidson Gifted Database: the 2E Guidebook: Resources and Bibliography page. This page has been divided by section so that you can quickly find the resources discussed as well as additional readings on that section’s main topics.

• Organizations: Local

  Stoller Parent Coaching

  As a collaborative, compassionate expert in the complexities of (un)identified gifted/2e families, Sheryl Stoller works to pragmatically equip parents to transform struggles into thriving, connected growth. In addition to coaching individuals and couples, she leads parent groups, staffings, workshops, and presentations.

  TwiceGifted.org (Bay Area, CA)

  This is an organization started by a group of parents and educators in the SFBay Area that wanted to provide challenging science labs and classes for young gifted learners that were shut out from classes due to their age. As parents of young gifted and twice exceptional children, we believe that gifted learners need the freedom to learn elastically, confident to stretch beyond conventional boundaries of age while still feeling comfortable enough to review basic concepts from time to time.

• Organizations: National

  Asperger Syndrome Education Network, Inc. (ASPEN)

  ASPEN provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with education about the issues surrounding the disorders, support, and advocacy. ASPEN is a national volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization with headquarters in New Jersey.

  Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of America

  The Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of America website includes information and resources on learning disabilities, including those involoving a social component, such as autism and Asperger syndrome. LDA is dedicated to a world in which
  all individuals with learning disabilities are empowered to thrive and participate fully in society; the incidence of learning disabilities is reduced; and learning disabilities are universally understood and effectively addressed.

  New Frontiers In Learning

  This organization provides academic and social supports for high school and college students. Coaches work with students of all ability levels, including students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and related learning differences, as well as those who may simply benefit from some assistance developing time management, organizational, financial management, or related executive functioning skills. The New Frontiers model of support for students transitioning to college focuses on the individual needs of each specific student in the program, and provides services to students in high schools and colleges in the Westchester, New York City and Long Island areas, with the ability to work remotely with students in other parts of the country/world via video conferencing.

  Social Stories

  A Social Story is a process that results in a product for a person with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). First, as a process, a Social Story requires consideration of – and respect for – the perspective of the person with ASD. A Social Story is a short story – defined by specific characteristics - that describes a situation, concept, or social skill using a format that is meaningful for people with ASD. The result is often renewed sensitivity of others to the experience of the person with ASD, and an improvement in the response of the person with ASD.

  The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding (MI)

  The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding is a non-profit organization dedicated to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and those who work alongside them to improve mutual understanding. We approach the social impairment in ASD as a shared impairment. We work to improve social understanding on both sides of the social equation, helping both persons with ASD and those who are considered to be 'normal' to be able to communicate.
  

  Twice Exceptional Children's Advocacy (TECA)

  TECA is the primary online destination for parents of 2e children looking for a community of peers, resources, information and support.

• Printed Materials: Books

  A Practical Guide to Mental Health & Learning Disorders for Every Educator

  Covering topics including PTSD, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and many others, this accessible, ready-to-use reference explains how each disorder or difficulty might be exhibited in the classroom and offers straightforward suggestions for what to do (and what not to do). Using clear, jargon-free language, the book helps all educators—whether in inclusive classrooms, general education settings, or other environments—recognize mental health issues and learning disabilities that are often observed in students. Fully revised and updated to correspond to the DSM-5, this edition addresses newly diagnosed disorders, as well as incorporating the latest research and interventions for existing disorders. The book also includes current information about educational practices such as creating a culturally responsive classroom and supporting students’ social-emotional learning.

  Armond Goes to a Party: A book about Asperger’s and friendship
  

  This book tells the story of Armond, who doesn’t want to go to Felicia’s birthday party. Parties are noisy, disorganized, and involve socializing with other kids. But with the support of friends, he not only gets through the party, but also has fun. This book can be helpful for anyone to learn about coping with autism or Asperger’s.

  Asperger Syndrome (AS)

  This volume sifts through the latest developments in theory and research, discussing key diagnostic and conceptual issues and reviewing what is known about behavioral features and neurobiology. The effects of AS on social development, learning, and communication are examined, and chapters illuminate the challenges that individuals with AS face in the family context, in school, and in other settings.

  Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World

  This book uncovers the puzzling behavior by children and youths with Asperger Syndrome (AS) that have a sensory base and, therefore, are often difficult to pinpoint and interpret. The book reviews formal and informal assessment tools, offers interventions for parents and educators, and covers the impact of the sensory system on behavior.

  Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Educators and Parents

  This book, by Richard L. Simpson and Brenda Smith Myles, details the characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome and its effect on those living with the disease. The book focuses on the diversified needs of children with Asperger’s Syndrome and includes stories and strategies from real families of several individuals who have Asperger's.

  Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Teachers (Resource Materials for Teachers)

  This book is a guide for teachers and anyone else working with children with Asperger’s Syndrome. Authors Val Cumine, Julia Leach, Gill Stevenson and Burnley Stevenson offer a comprehensive guide that outlines the characteristics of this disease and the effect it has on a child’s education. This book offers strategies for classroom intervention and behavioral challenges that children with Asperger’s Syndrome may present.

  Asperger's Syndrome Resources

  Jessica Kingsley Publishers has a list of books about Asperger's and relationships, employment, bullying, anxiety and many more topics.

  Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

  This book, by Tony Attwood, serves as a guide on the many aspects of Asperger’s Syndrome, including the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and strategies to reduce those that are the most debilitating. By including case studies from his own practical experience, Attwood offers many examples and quotations from people with Asperger's syndrome.

  Autism and Asperger Syndrome

  Uta Frith, the editor of this book, explains on page 1, "Asperger's pioneering paper published in 1944 is part of the classic literature of child psychiatry, and a landmark in the development of the concept of autism...This volume makes a start in answering some of the questions that are now being asked. It contains a translation of Asperger's 1944 paper, and in addition, presents reviews of current concepts of autism."

  Autism: What Does It Mean to Me?: A Workbook Explaining Self Awareness and Life Lessons to the Child or Youth with High Functioning Autism or Aspergers

  Written by internationally renowned autism trainer, teacher, and advocate and best-selling author, this book by Catherine Faherty serves as a transformative tool and lifelong companion for autistic people, their parents and families, and professionals. The workbook is meant to engage the autistic child or adult to enhance self-understanding and awareness, and foster communication with others about needs, preferences and identity. Most every facet of a person's life is explored: ways of thinking, including focused interests, perfection versus doing your best, and the support of schedules; sensory experience, including stimming; creative expression; learning about and interacting with people; writing Social Stories; understanding speech and expressions in others; types of communication, including verbal or nonverbal, self-advocacy, and miscommunication; supportive structures for school and approaching IEPs; friendship, play, and online acquaintances and safety; and emotions, including feeling anxious or upset, depression, and outbursts. The book concludes with an extended section on happiness, including relaxation, exercise, gratitude, forgiveness, kindness, positive attitude, and making the world a better place.

  Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism

  This book is designed to shed new light on twice exceptional students by identifying who twice exceptional children are and taking an unflinching look at why they’re stuck. The first work to boldly examine the widespread misdiagnosis and controversies that arise from our current diagnostic system, it serves as a wake-up call for parents and professionals to question why our mental health and education systems are failing our brightest children.
  

  College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities

  Planning for college can be one of the biggest moments in a teen’s life, but for those students with learning and other disabilities, the college experience can be fraught with frustration, uncertainty, and lowered self-confidence. Written by Cynthia G. Simpson, Ph.D. and Vicky G. Spencer, Ph.D., this book offers teens the confidence, strategies, and guidance they need to effectively choose a college, get prepared for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience. Special sections also discuss ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome. Click here to read a review of this book.

  Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism

  Presented in an easy to read format, this book by Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy focuses on using one's strengths, natural talents, and special interests to gain employment and lead successful lives.

  Different Minds: Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits

  This book provides an insight into the challenges and benefits specific to gifted children with attention difficulties. Explaining why certain children are gifted and how giftedness is manifested, each chapter addresses the relevance for children with AD/HD, autism and Asperger Syndrome.

  Gifted Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (The Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education)

  Like other twice-exceptional children, gifted children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are sometimes forced to choose between addressing the concerns of one exceptionality over another, but this is occurring less and less as dedicated teachers and informed parents collaborate to create environments and programming that supports the child’s individual profile of abilities. Written by Maureen Neihart, Psy.D. and Kenneth Poon, Ph.D. , this book describes instructional and behavior management strategies for the most common challenges teachers face with gifted children with ASD so that the abilities of these children can be developed to their fullest potential.

  Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In

  Written by Stephen Norwicki, Jr. Ph.D. and Marshall P. Duke, Ph.D., this book aims to help children who are "square pegs" in social circles. The authors, both of whom are clinical psychologists, offer parents strategies for helping their child improve his/her social relationships through improved non-verbal communication skills. Chapter titles include: Use of space and touch, gestures and postures, facial expressions, and the like.

  Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger’s, Depression, and Other Disorders (2nd edition)

  Gifted children and adults are frequently misdiagnosed, particularly those who are twice-exceptional (2e). This much-anticipated second edition of a best-selling book is your guide to help prevent that. Some of our brightest, most creative children and adults are misdiagnosed as having behavioral or emotional disorders such as ADD/ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or Asperger’s Disorder. Many receive unneeded medications and/or inappropriate counseling. How can this happen? Physicians, psychologists, and counselors often are unaware of characteristics of gifted children and adults that mimic pathological diagnoses. Seven prominent healthcare professionals guide parents and professionals to distinguish between behaviors that are pathological and those that are “normal” for gifted individuals. Click here to read a review of the first edition of this book.

  School Success for Kids With High-Functioning Autism

  In this book, authors Stephan M. Silverman, Lauren Kenworthy and Rich Weinfeld, share practical advice for implementing strategies proven to be effective in school for dealing with the "Big 10" obstacles, including social interactions, inflexibility, behavior issues, attention and organization, homework, and more. Based on the criteria in the DSM-5, this book also describes how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and social communication disorders (SCD) will now identify the students formerly identified as having Asperger's syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, high-functioning autism, or PDD-NOS. Relying on the latest research, and presenting it in easy-to-understand and practical language, the authors identify how the key components of ASD and SCD will appear to parents and professionals and what steps should be taken once these signs are evident.

  Take Control of Asperger's Syndrome: The Official Strategy Guide for Teens With Asperger's Syndrome and Nonverbal Learning Disorder

  This book by Janet Price and Jennifer Engel Fisher is a unique handbook for kids and teens on living successful lives with these disorders by taking control of their strengths to overcome their weaknesses. Drawing on their experiences as parents and teachers of students with Asperger's syndrome (AS) and Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), the authors provide tips on understanding the disorders, living with the symptoms, succeeding in school, completing homework, talking to others about strengths and needs, making friends and socializing, and using technology to connect with other kids and teens with these disorders.

  Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success

  Scientific studies show that up to 90 percent of any message is communicated nonverbally, and that nonverbal skills relate directly to academic achievement and social success. Fortunately, nonverbal communication can be both taught and learned, just like any other language. This book is a useful tool for parents and teachers who are interested in helping their children develop nonverbal skills.

  The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries

  A parenting book for those who have kids ages 3 to 13, this is a guide offering advice for dealing with children's difficult behavior and hot button issues including biting, tantrums, cheating, bad friends, inappropriate clothing, bullying, sex, drugs, peer pressure and much more. Each of the 101 challenging parenting issues includes specific step-by-step solutions and advice that is age appropriate. Chapter 7, titled "Special Needs", features information on ADD, Autism, Gifted, Learning Disabilities and more.

  The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Your Child with Special Needs

  Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with this book, parents will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability. This valuable handbook provides the tools needed to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on: assessment and evaluation; educational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilities; current law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); working within the school system to create an IEP; the importance of keeping detailed records; and dealing with parent-school conflict.

  The Impulsive, Disorganized Child: Solutions for Parenting Kids with Executive Functioning Difficulties

  Impulsive, scattered, lost, unfocused, unprepared, disorganized: These are just a few of the words used to describe kids with executive functioning deficits, which commonly affect many children already diagnosed with ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism. In this book, authors James W Forgan, Ph.D. and Mary Anne Richey help parents pinpoint weak executive functions in their children, then learn how to help their kids overcome these deficits with practical, easy solutions. Children who can't select, plan, initiate, or sustain action toward their goals are children who simply struggle to succeed in school and other aspects of life. Parents need the helpful, proven advice, and interactive surveys and action plans, in this book to empower them to take positive action to teach their disorganized, impulsive child to achieve independence, success and a level of self-support.

  The Inconvenient Student: Critical Issues in the Identification and Education of Twice-Exceptional Students

  Twice-exceptional children are those who are both gifted and have a learning disability or an attentional or behavioral disorder. Because they have exceptionalities at both ends of the spectrum, their needs tend to go unmet. Often they are able to compensate for their disability with their giftedness, and their disability typically masks their giftedness, leaving them struggling enormously to perform at average levels, unnoticed by school systems. This book tackles the problem of identifying gifted kids who have dyslexia, dysgraphia, sensory processing disorder, auditory and visual processing disorders, ADD, autism or Asperger's, ODD, OCD, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Postma explains in detail what these children are like and how to accommodate their needs in the regular classroom so that they can strengthen their weaknesses and maximize their strengths.

  Twice Exceptional (2e) Spotlight Series

  Published by the 2eNewsletter, the Spotlight on 2e Series includes 10 titles with more planned in the future: Parenting Your Twice-exceptional Child; Understanding Your Twice-exceptional Student; Understanding the Gifted Child with Attention Deficit; The Twice-exceptional Child with Asperger Syndrome; Guiding the Twice-exception Child: A Collection of Columns by Meredith Warshaw; The 2e Reading Guide: Essential Books for Understanding the Twice-exceptional Child; Caring for the Mental Health of the Twice-exceptional Child; The Mythology of Learning: Understanding Common Myths about 2e Learners; Writing and the 2e Learner: Issues and Strategies; and The Twice-exceptional Child with Dyslexia.

  UTAGS Complete Kit: Universal Talented and Gifted Screener

  The UTAGS offers schools a time-saving screener for identifying gifted and advanced learners. Designed to be culturally and linguistically fair, the UTAGS is ideal for schools seeking a nationally normed, statistically sound identification screener. Additionally, the UTAGS includes specific considerations for identifying twice-exceptional learners.

  Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs

  In this book, 45 siblings share their experiences as the brother or sister of someone with a disability. The children whose essays are featured here range from four to eighteen and are the siblings of youngsters with a variety of special needs. Their personal tales introduce young siblings to others like them, perhaps for the first time, and allow them to compare experiences.

• Printed Materials: Online Documents

  Giftedness and Asperger's Syndrome: A New Agenda for Education (PDF)

  This article discusses the relationship between Asperger's Syndrome (AS) and giftedness in children. The authors give a clear description of AS's characteristics, how to distinguish it from giftedness and how students can sometimes have both traits. There is also a great deal of advice on how parents and teachers can best accommodate these twice-exceptional students.

  The Paradox of Giftedness and Autism (PDF)

  Developed by the Belin-Blank Center, this information packet is designed for professionals working in the field of gifted education. It covers the relationship between giftedness and autism, as well as other twice-exceptional issues.

  What is Asperger Syndrome?

  Dr. Tony Atwood summarizes Asperger Syndrome in this article chronicling the history of the syndorme, which has more recently been classified as an autistic spectrum disorder. Children and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome have an intellectual capacity within the normal range, but have a distinct profile of abilities that has been apparent since early childhood.

• Printed Materials: Periodicals/Reports & Studies

  2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter

  This website is home to a bi-monthly publication about twice-exceptional children -- those who are gifted and have learning or attention difficulties. Readers will find book reviews, products and profiles of experts, service providers, websites, and email discussion lists. Additional features include news from the 2e field, such as conference coverage, new research findings, information on new medications and a survey that 2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter conducted about the needs of gifted kids who also have learning difficulties such as AD/HD, Asperger’s, dyslexia, etc.

• Schools & Programs: Independent

  Big Minds

  Big Minds is an attachment-based, community focused school designed to give 2e students the time and support necessary to grow into thoughtful, articulate citizens. Our focus is on socio-emotional development that supports both cognitive and creative growth. Students and teachers are continually engaged in a passionate, reciprocal learning process. Our academic work is inquiry-based, dynamic, and follows student interests. Big Minds is designed to help 2e children reach their full intellectual and creative potential, while giving them the necessary skills to be socially competent in the world.

  Bridges Academy (Los Angeles, CA)

  The mission of the Bridges Academy is to educate twice-exceptional (2e) students. The school offers two programs: the Phoenix Program for students ages 9-11, and the 7th-12th grade post-secondary preparatory program.

  Hampshire Country School (Rindge, NH)

  Hampshire Country School is a private boarding school for boys ages 9-15, located in Rindge, New Hampshire. The school is for boys of high ability who need a personal environment with an unusual amount of adult attention and structure. Hampshire Country School can provide appropriate structure and support for certain students with nonverbal learning disabilities, Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, and other disorders; but it is not a treatment program. It is designed instead to involve and educate the bright, active, and interested side of each child rather than to dwell on the student's limitations and difficulties.

  Le Sallay International Academy (International)

  Le Sallay International Academy is an international English language school combining boarding/distance learning centered for gifted middle school students (ages 10-14.) A great fit for twice exceptional learners, the program is very individualized, with teachers providing a differentiated approach for all students. Le Sallay follows a Modular schedule: 2-3 weeks of organized classroom sessions in study camps followed by 6-8 weeks of classes at home, comprised of independent work and daily group online classes with teachers.

  Quad Preparatory School (New York, NY)

  Quad Prep is a school for twice exceptional students that provides them with the opportunity to capitalize on their strengths and further develop their passions while receiving emphatic support and empowerment to cope with their challenges.

  The Center for Spectrum Services (Lake Katrine, NY)

  For nearly 35 years, the Center for Spectrum Services (formerly known as The Children’s Annex) has been improving the lives of people with autism. The Spectrum Services Clinic now offers diagnostic evaluations for people of all ages. It provides training for parents and professionals, consults to schools and agencies as well as social skills groups and counseling for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome.

• Schools & Programs: Public

  Spectrum Academy (Salt Lake City, UT)
  

  The Spectrum Academy is a non-profit organization and is Utah's first charter school that implements research-based teaching methods to accommodate children with Asperger’s Syndrome, high functioning Autism, communication disorders, and sensory integration disorders.

• Summer Programs: MidAtlantic Region

  The Quad Manhattan (New York, NY)

  This summer day camp is conducted by the Quad, an educational and recreational center for twice-exceptional children in Manhattan. It accepts children from 4-12 years of age and places them in groups of no more than 8 for the youngest and 10 for the rest. Groups are led by one core teacher (either a special educator or future psychologist) plus two trained interns. The focus is on developing talents, pursuing interests, and working on skill building.

• Summer Programs: Northeastern Region

  Aspire Adventure Summer Camp (Boston, MA)

  This camp is for students with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder or a related profile The focus is on each camper’s strengths to create a safe and comfortable environment in which they can learn, grow, make friends, succeed and have fun. Camp activities take place in small groups with a high staff to child ratio (1:3). There are three camps for different age groups.

• Websites & Other Media: Apps

  visTimer

  visTimer is a small application that is designed for people on the Autism Spectrum, ASD, ADHD, or others who benefit from visual reinforcement to provide an inobtrusive timer, alarm and textual prompts to complete time-driven tasks. The timer can be set to durations of 1 minute to 12 hours. It can also operate in clockwise or anti-clockwide modes.

• Websites & Other Media: Commercial

  Learning Fundamentals

  This software can be used by children, adults and therapists in treating a variety of speech, communication, and cognitive impairments.

  Magination Press Special Books for Children's Special Concerns

  Magination Press publishes innovative books that help children deal with challenges and problems they face growing up. These books deal with topics ranging from the everyday—starting school, shyness, normal fears, and a new baby in the house—to more serious problems, such as divorce, attention deficit disorder, depression, serious injury or illness, autism, trauma, death, and much more.

• Websites & Other Media: Informational

  2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter Blog

  This blog, maintained by the publishers of the 2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter, shares news, events, and resources found by researchers in the area of twice-exceptionality. The 2e: Twice-Exceptional Newsletter is a bi-monthly electronic publication for those who raise, educate, and counsel high-ability children with learning issues such as AD/HD, dyslexia, Asperger's, and so forth.

  2eNews.com

  2e News provides readers with high-level information and perspectives about twice-exceptional (2e) education and cognitive diversity. They cover a broad range of topics that are essential for all educators, parents, and industry professionals. Their mission is to maintain a fruitful conversation among key stakeholders to improve the lives of gifted students with learning differences.

  Asperger Experts

  Created by Danny Raede and Hayden Mears, both diagnosed with Asperger's, this website is designed to show others how to best assist people with Asperger's to achieve their highest potential in life. Drawing on personal experience, as well as the best research into success, human potential, and the autistic spectrum, the Asperger Experts are changing the way the world not only looks at people with Autism, but how they treat these individuals. Through their DVDs, Audio Courses, Webinars, Coaching Sessions & Videos, they show others exactly what goes on in their mind, how to communicate to people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), what to do to greatly reduce your daily frustrations, and most importantly, how to get people with ASD to fully experience all that life offers.
  

  Asperger's Disorder Homepage

  This website, by R. Kaan Ozbayrak, MD, provides information on Asperger's Disorder, including diagnostic criteria and treatment options. The website also offers a book list, information about meeting the challenges of adolescences and a list of 126 US clinicians who evaluate individuals with Asperger's Disorder.

  Autism and Developmental Disorder Research Reports - Stanford University

  This website provides parents, families and other interested parties with selected published research studies on autism and developmental disorders. The information includes summaries of the research findings provided in layman's terms.

  Autism Spectrum Coalition

  Autism Spectrum Coalition is a world wide 501-C-3 non profit organization providing information, networking, referrals and printed materials for families, challenged individuals and professionals concerned with the autism spectrum. Founded in 1984, MAAP Services, adheres to the basic principal that all individuals with autism spectrum challenges have the ability to learn, grow and enjoy a good quality of life.

  Autism Today

  Autism Today aims to be a creative, interactive, one-stop shop where you can find everything you need to navigate the maze of ASD-related information. Though many websites endeavor to do this, Karen Simmons developed a vision to put meaningful information right at your fingertips so that your decision-making around autism-related issues results in better conditions and clearer communications for everyone involved.

  National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT)

  NTACT’s purpose is to assist State Education Agencies, Local Education Agencies, State VR agencies, and VR service providers in implementing evidence-based and promising practices ensuring students with disabilities, including those with significant disabilities, graduate prepared for success in postsecondary education and employment.

  Neurolearning

  Neurolearning is using knowledge about a child's unique brain-related strengths and learning differences to develop strategies for successful learning. Neurolearning is for all learners - gifted, visual, and auditory learners, children with dyslexia, attention deficit disorders, and those with special challenges like extreme prematurity, autism spectrum disorders, or difficulties related to impaired visual, auditory, or sensory processing.

  Preparing to be Nerdy where Nerdy can be Cool: College Planning for Students on the Autism Spectrum

  This article discusses some of the decisions and difficulties that people with autism are faced with when they decide to go to college. Also included are links to additional information and resources.

  Wrightslaw.com - Twice Exceptional Children (2e)

  This website for parents, educators, and advocates provides information about special education law, education law and advocacy for children with disabilities. This page focuses on Twice Exceptional Children (2e) in particular, providing a number of articles and resources.