Autism Speaks has created a guide called: Leading the Way. This “Autism-Friendly Youth Organizational Guide” provides club organizations with important information about autism and the tools necessary to help all members in your club have a great experience. We have created quick access links to important information and questions that you may have when working with a child on the autism spectrum.
Find your topic below and click on the heading to find more information:
About Autism: What you Need to know
Goal of this section: To acquire a basic understanding of what autism is and understanding the challenges and strengths possessed by people with autism.
Inclusion: Leading the Way in Access for Everyone
Goal of this section: To realize the importance and benefit of including people with autism in youth-serving organizations and programs.
Getting Started: Leading the Way to an Autism-Friendly Inclusive Environment
Goal of this section: To learn what steps your organization needs to take to incorporate youth with autism into your program.
People and Places: Creating an Environment for Success
Goal of this section: To show you how to make your program the best it can be for incorporating youth with autism.
Strategies for Success: Supporting Learning and Growth in Youth and Autism
Goal of this section: To people with autism, by definition of their diagnosis, have difficulties with communication and socialization. This section provides basic suggestions for dealing with these challenges in a youth organization environment.
Have more questions or need assistance? Please contact the Autism Response Team for information, resources and tools.
TOLL FREE: 888-AUTISM2 (288-4762)
EN ESPAÑOL: 888-772-9050
Email: [email protected]
WWW.AUTISMSPEAKS.ORG
Goal of this section: To acquire a basic understanding of what autism is and understanding the challenges and strengths possessed by people with autism.
Inclusion: Leading the Way in Access for Everyone
Goal of this section: To realize the importance and benefit of including people with autism in youth-serving organizations and programs.
Getting Started: Leading the Way to an Autism-Friendly Inclusive Environment
Goal of this section: To learn what steps your organization needs to take to incorporate youth with autism into your program.
People and Places: Creating an Environment for Success
Goal of this section: To show you how to make your program the best it can be for incorporating youth with autism.
Strategies for Success: Supporting Learning and Growth in Youth and Autism
Goal of this section: To people with autism, by definition of their diagnosis, have difficulties with communication and socialization. This section provides basic suggestions for dealing with these challenges in a youth organization environment.
Have more questions or need assistance? Please contact the Autism Response Team for information, resources and tools.
TOLL FREE: 888-AUTISM2 (288-4762)
EN ESPAÑOL: 888-772-9050
Email: [email protected]
WWW.AUTISMSPEAKS.ORG