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Education and Awareness: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Siblings with a Mission
spreads awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to communities around the world. Through articles posted on our website, we provide information about ASD as well as current research. We also connect members to facilities and associations that assist individuals diagnosed with ASD.

To learn about the symptoms and cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder, click here.



Articles about Autism Spectrum Disorder:
"That's So Retarded" by Louise van den Bergh
    Why do people use the word "retarded"? Is the word accurate? How do you feel when people say the word "retarded?" Our International Down Syndrome Chairman discusses the debate around the word "retarded" and why people should NOT use it. Click here to read the article.

Take the R-Word Pledge

     "Spread the Word to End the Word." Take the pledge to eliminate the R-word here.


"Can Xbox Video Games Really Help People with ASD?" by Mahisha Ramalingam
    An elementary school in Virginia, USA has begun to use Xbox Kinect to help people on the spectrum improve their social, communication, and fine motor skills. Grab your video games and play with your sibling today. Read the article here.
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Resources for People Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Families

            The Autism Society of America, website: www.autism-society.org 

            Autism Speaks, website: www.autismspeaks.org

            The Autism Society of Ohio, The Autism Society of North Carolina
            (there are associations in essentially every state in the US)


            National Autistic Society (UK), website:
www.autism.org.uk

            Autism Society Canada, website:
www.autismsocietycanada.ca

            Autism Association (Singapore), website:
www.autismlinks.org.sg

            US Autism and Asperger Association, website:
www.usautism.org

            Aspire: Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland
, website: www.aspireireland.ie/cmsWP

            
Family Network on Disabilities (Florida), website: FNDUSA.org

           Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (Florida), website: 
https://cfl.ucf-card.org/

            Autism Society of Florida (Florida), website: autismfl.org

           The Arc (Florida), website: https://thearc.org/get-involved/siblings/#overview

           University of Miami LEND Program (Florida), website

           Island Dolphin Care (Florida), https://islanddolphincare.org

Additional Resources: 

Driving with Autism: How to Prepare For Your Driver's Test

Behavior-Friendly Home Safety for Children with Autism

Going to College with ASD

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities

For more information about resources, feel free ask questions during our events or contact us here.

Siblings with a Mission is an international organization established to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. All images are found on Google images and are solely used for education purposes. The stories and advice provided by Siblings with a Mission are not to be replaced by professional advice and counseling but to be considered as an additional source of support.
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