Dealing with Austim Spectrum Disorder can be difficult, not only for the parents but, for the sibling of children with ASD. As I was further researching different conventions that family's could attend, I started thinking, what if a family doesn't have the time to physically attend a convention? Is there another way families could still get this useful information? I started thinking about websites that are available, therefore, if a family was unable to attend they could use the internet and different sites to research ASD. I found a website that is available to families, or anyone interested in further understanding ASD. The website provides the viewers the chance to read about Autism, read about what it's like living with Autism, how to get involved, news on ASD, and families are able to share their personal stories with the viewers. I really like the idea of families being able to share their stories, it allows for other viewers who may be experiencing the same thing an opportunity to see how that family dealt with the situation. I also liked that the website provided the viewers with a blog. The blog discusses different topics that arise when dealing with children and/or adults who have been diagnosed with ASD. I believe the website is a very useful website, and I would recommend it to anyone who feels they need help dealing with ASD.
The website is: http://www.autism-society.org/living-with-autism/treatment-options/approaches-to-communication.html
Interesting site, when you mention the autism spectrum I tend to think of the broad range of the spectrum and a student who was in my field experience class who has this label. I think of her parents and two younger and typically developing siblings and how the school serves as a bridge for helping the family cope and support the child with special needs seeming how they are unaware of the various services and programs that are local based and practical. I think this site as well as the children's hospital Kelly O'Leary Center may be foundational interventions for the family to begin to establish and continuously set higher achievement goals for the student with autism.
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