Useful Websites
There is now countless number of websites dedicated to autism spectrum disorders. Some of the sites are extremely helpful, while other sites are less helpful or even misleading.
Below is a list of websites that some families have found useful. If you know of a website that you would like to share with other families, please email with the link and a short description of the site.
MANITOBAN/CANADIAN ORGANIZATIONS:
Autism Society Manitoba http://www.autismmanitoba.com
Autism Society Canada http://www.autismcanada.org
South Central ASD Support Group - Pembina Valley area http://southcentralasd.intuitwebsites.com/index.html
Autism Central http://www.autismcentral.ca - bilingual web portal listing services across the country
Aspergers Manitoba Inc. http://www.asperger-manitoba.ca
Manitoba Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MFEAT) http://www.mfeat.ca
Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) http://smd.mb.ca
Specialized Services for Children & Youth (SSCY) Family Resource Centre http://www.sscy.ca
St. Amant Centre Applied Behaviour Analysis program http://www.stamant.mb.ca/main/ABAProgram.html
Open Access Resource Centre http://www.oarc.ca
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Autism Awareness Centre
http://www.autismawarenesscentre.org/help-in-your-area/canada/manitoba-2.html
Site provides general information on autism, and also links to organization in Manitoba that may provide services for ASD individuals. The Bookstore, Book Reviews and RSS feeds are very valuable
Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org
International organization focused on advocacy, education, and research. Download the “Autism Every Day” film about the experiences of some families with autistic children.
Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/en-ca/child-autism/how-important-is-it.html
Site provides general information on characteristics, diagnosis, causes and treatment of autism
The Autism Perspective (TAP) Magazine
http://67.19.80.66/Autismperspective/#
TAP Magazine now available as a free online magazine. You need to register to view the pages. Wonderful magazine but warning: if you are on dial-up the site will be extremely slow!
Autism Canada.org
http://www.autismcanada.org/home.htm
Provides Canadian info on autism, research and treatment
Autism Society of Canada
http://www.autismsocietycanada.ca/index_e.html
Kyle’s Treehouse
http://www.kylestreehouse.org/index.cfm
Site that provides a wealth of information on a wide variety of approaches
Bella Online Autism site
http://autismspectrumdisorders.bellaonline.com/Site.asp
Provides basic information, forum discussion and live chat
Brain Connection
http://www.brainconnection.com/library/?main=disordhome/autism
Links to two articles on autism
National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-pervasive-developmental-disorders/index.shtml
National Institute of Mental Health – Autism Spectrum Disorders (PDD)
TREATMENT-RELATED SITES:
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA):
St. Amant Centre ABA progam in Manitoba
http://www.stamant.mb.ca/ABAProgram/index.html
Provides basic info on autism and describes the ABA preschool program available through the St. Amant Centre in Winnipeg
Developmental Treatment Approaches (Floortime, RDI, etc):
Floortime.org
http://floortime.org/ft.php?page=Welcome,%20Parents
Site gives basic information about the Floortime approach
RDI Connect
http://rdiconnect.com/
Site gives basic information about the RDI (Relationship, Developmental, Individualized) approach
Alternative Treatment (diet, supplements, etc)
Spectrum Supplements
http://www.spectrumsupplements.com/
A Canadian distributor of supplements directed at individuals with autism
SPEECH/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY/PHYSIOTHERAPY
Open Access Resource Centre
http://www.oarc.ca/about.html
Winnipeg centre that has a lending program for Communication Devices to Manitobans with speech and communication disorders.
Do2Learn
http://www.do2learn.com/disabilities/diagnosis/autism.htm
Gives definition, diagnosis, characteristics, strategies, printed cards, online resources/books.
Speech Teach UK Resources
http://www.speechteach.co.uk/p_resource/clipart/clipart_intro.htm
Provides free clipart to be used with PECS (Picture Exchange) programs
EDUCATION, LEARNING AND INTEGRATION:
Province of Manitoba Handbook: Supporting Inclusive Schools:
A Handbook for Developing and Implementing Programming for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/specedu/aut/
Download the Province of Manitoba’s handbook promoting inclusion of ASD students in public school
TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren)
http://www.teacch.com/aboutautism.html
Very informative. Provides information about autism, educational approaches and communication
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (O.A.S.I.S.)
http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/moreno_tips_for_teaching.html
Tips for teaching high functioning students with autism
http://www.medicalassistantschools.org/resources/autism.html