MORE Helpful Resources for the Autism Community

Need autism resources? A few years ago, we had the pleasure of publishing an article for the autism community that was written by one of its members, Ms. Kathleen Carter.  She is challenged with Asperger’s Syndrome and authored the article in this blog entitled Empowering Resources for Persons of ALL Ages with Autism.

Once again, we are pleased to publish here Ms. Carter’s latest collection of resources for the autism community.  As our readers may know, there is  a wide range of ways and levels in which people are affected by autism.  Because of this, nearly every autism resource has the potential to significantly impact the quality of life for many on the spectrum.

Many of our readers may have witnessed firsthand the very helpful benefits of service dogs, but did you know that these very special dogs can be profoundly beneficial for autistic persons?  Ms. Carter has told us that she herself will soon begin working with an autism service dog, and she wants to spread the good word about the positive impact these animals can have for those on the autism spectrum.  In addition to the service-dog links included in her list below, Ms. Carter and we have also included other resources that may help the individuals who need them.  We, too, hope our readers who work hard to serve persons on the autism spectrum will find them to be helpful in their good efforts.

Thank you, Ms. Kathleen Carter, for providing this great list of resources!

Autism Resources to Empower

Empowering Support Services

4 Paws For Ability
https://www.4pawsforability.org/?s=AUTISM+ASSISTANCE

The Life-Changing Impact of Autism Service Dogs
https://www.rover.com/blog/autism-service-dogs

Autism & Anxiety – Autism Research Institute
https://autism.org/autism-and-anxiety

Challenging Autism Behaviors: 8 Informative Strategies – ABA Centers of Florida https://abacentersfl.com/blog/autism-behaviors/

Tools to Empower Individuals with Autism

The Reading Focus Cards (U.S. Patent 7,565,759) – Reading Tools for Challenged Readers from Brennan Innovators.
These sensory-appealing and customizable reading tools are helpful solutions for challenged readers of all ages. (Made in the U.S.A.)
https://focusandread.com/product/reading-focus-cards-set-a-asst-colors/

Reading Focus Cards Digital Desktop App (U.S. Patent 8,360,779)—for Mac & PC – $5.99 from Brennan Innovators
This desktop app for Windows PCs and Macs is the digital version of the physical Reading Focus Cards (U.S. Patent 7,565,759), handheld solutions for struggling readers. This app provides practical support for children and adults of all ages. Moreover, it can be especially helpful to individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other issues that impact reading success. In addition, it promotes more focused reading of digital media—both online or offline. Furthermore, the virtual reading card application floats on top AND stays on top of any other underlying application.

Autism Spectrum Disorder – FREE Download!
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/a-parents-guide-to-autism-spectrum-disorder/index.shtml  

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