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This list was compiled by Carrie Gabbard at the Kentucky Autism Training Center.  Questions??? 502-852-6851 or carrie.gabbard@louisville.edu

Different Roads to Learning
 
The goal of this website is to provide information on books/manuals, flashcards, sequencing, PECS, scheduling products, sofware, videos, puzzles, handwriting, sorting and manipulating and step-by-step books.  There is also a page of over 20 related links for educators and families.
 
DoToLearn
 
Free picture cards and print activities for autism and learning disorders; almost the same as the Mayer-Johnson pictures but a lot cheaper; great site for teachers to get some ideas on fun activities; also great for parents.
 
Enchanted Learning
 
Good site for teachers for unit materials.
 
Shoe Box Tasks
 
Good site for ideas for shoebox tasks.  Lots of links and monthly ideas.
 
Tinsnips
 
Great resource for educators including free worksheets and some available for purchase as well as links, ideas and seasonal theme activities.
 
Bry-Back Manor
 
Mac downloads for games to match color, set a table and many more!
 
Polyxo.com
 
Great resource to download data collection sheets.  Brief description of some strategies to teach children with autism.
 
Room5 Autism Page
 
Great site full of ideas and links for teachers of children with autism!
 
Work Jobs or Shoebox Task
 
Terrific visuals of shoebox type tasks.  List of links under classroom activities!
 
Use Visual Strategies
 
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and many of other students with behavioral or communication challenges tend to be visual learners.  They understand what they see better than what they hear.  Therefore, they benefit signigicantly from the use of Visual Strategies.
 
Simplified Technology
 
Ideas from Linda Burkhart - includes lesson plans, guidelines, interactive projects, and resources.
 
Interactive Collaborative Autism Network (ICAN)
 
ICAN modules with lessons organized into categories.  Lessons include topics such as Overview of Autism, Social and Language Interventions.
 
Indidana Resource Center for Autism
 
Therse articles provide thoughtful discussions and practical recommendations on a wide range of topics, including behavior, sensory programming, education, communication, and other issues.
 
A Guide for Transition to Adulthood by the Organization for Autism Research
 
An Educator's Guide to Asperger Syndrome by the Organization for Autism Research
 
Educating Children with Autism Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism  
National Research Council
 
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD's)
National Institutes of Health
 
Autism Spectrum Disorder Overview Centers for Disease Control