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Mental Health: Autism

Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves those with ongoing, consistent deficits in social communication and interaction. Folks on the spectrum, or neurodivergent, may exhibit behaviors, interests, or activities that are specific and/or repetitive in nature.   Tri-C Student Counseling Center

Overview

Link to Autism overview, National Institute of Mental Health
Link to Autism Data and Statistics, CDC website
Link to Autism Myths and Facts
Link to Autism Quiz
Link to video Autism Overview

Diagnoses

Links to DSM-5-TR
Autism Spectrum Disorder | ICD-11

Take a Screening

Link to M-CHAT, The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised with Follow-Up

Helping Yourself & Others

Link to Treatment and Intervention Services for Autism Spectrum Disorder, CDC website
Link to Autism Society website
Links to Positive Parenting Tips, CDC
Link to
Link to Sesame Street in Communities website
Link to Allyship Tips for Neurotypical Friends of the Autistic Community, LEARN Behavioral website
Link to Warning Signs of Suicide for Autistic People
Link to ECHO Autism Resources
Link to Autism Symptoms and Diagnosis in Adults, Autism Research Institute site
Link to Autism in Adults: Recognizing the Signs, Living with a Diagnosis, HelpGuide.org site
Link to Autism in Adults: Challenges and Strategies for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, verywellheahth.com site
Link to How to Parent as an Autistic Person, verywellhealth.com site
Link to Therapy Dogs Research Guide
Link to Music Therapy

Having Conversations

Link to Words Matter, Autism Canada
Link to Interacting with a Child Who Has Autism Spectrum Disorder on Stanford Medicine Children's Health Websitre
Link to 11 Things Never to Say to Parents of a Child with Autism (and 11 You Should), Today website
Link to Being an Ally to the Autistic Community, LEARN Behavioral website
Link to Healthy Communication/Relationship Tips, Helpguide.org website
Link to Talking with a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Link to Tips for Productive Communication with Autistic Employees, Partnership for Employment Outcomes for Autistic People in Society, LaTrobe University
Link to What is Neorudivergence and What Does It Mean to be Neurodivergent? verywellmind.com

Personal Stories

Link to Understanding All Kinds of Minds, Temple Grandin
Link to videos, Real Stories, CDC
Link to video
Link to video Autism and Neurodiversity: Different Does Not Mean Broken, TED (YouTube)
Link to Personal Stories, NAMI
Link to Stories, This is My Brave

Resources & Support

Link to Connecting for Kids
Link to Milestone Tracker
Link to Crisis Text Line
Link to 988 chat
Link to 988 Call
Link to 988 Text
Link to Helplines, Tri-C Help Is Here
Link to Tri-C Help Is Here
Link to Tri-C Help Is Here App
Link to Support Groups, Help Is Here,Tri-C
Link to Relationships, Tri-C Help Is Here

Learn More

Link to ASD Brochure in English & Spanish
Link to Milestones in action
Link to Developmental Milestones, CDC website
Link to Autistic Self Advocacy Network website
Link to Autism Society website
Link to Wandering/elopement information & safety brochures, National Autism Association website
Link to American Autism Association
Link to How Adult Autism Goes Undetected video, PBS
Link to The Autism Helper Podcast for parents website
Link to The Autism Dad Podcast website
Link to The Neurodiversity Podcast with Emily Kircher-Morris website

Books & More

Link to library catalog record for book Sincerely, Your Autistic Child
Link to library catalog record for book The Reason I Jump
Link to library catalog record for book Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition
Link to library catalog record for book In a Different Key
Link to library catalog record for book Behind the Locked Door
Link to library catalog record for book We're Not Broken
Link to library catalog record for book The Way I See It: a Personal Look at Autism and Asperger's
Link to library record for book Life, Animated
Link to library catalog record for book All My Stripes
Link to library catalog record for book My Brother Charlie
Link to library catalog record for book Positive Parenting for Autism
Link to library catalog record for book NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently
Link to library catalog record for book Uniquely Human
Link to library catalog record for book It Takes a Village
Link to library catalog record for book Neurotribes
Link to library catalog record for book Odd Girl Out: An Autistic Woman in a Neurotypical World
Link to library catalog record for book Divergent Mind
Link to Amazon record for book The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills
Link to library catalog record for book Instant Relief
Link to Psychology Today
Link to Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science
Link to Psychiatric News
Link to Journal of Clinical Psychology

Get Help Now

988 - Suicide Crisis Line
Link to Crisis Text Line