Autism is not caused by a lack of love, and it is not cured by punishment. Parents need support to manage difficult behaviours with structure and consistency.
- ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis)
Dedicated to the advancement of positive practices in the field of challenging behaviour.
www.iaba.com - ABA4Autism.com
Resources for ABA, including an online course and complete ABA programs available in eBook format, testimonials, and case histories.
www.aba4autism.com/ - Association for Behavior Analysis
A non-profit professional membership organization with the mission to contribute to the well-being of society by developing, enhancing, and supporting the growth and vitality of the science of behaviour analysis through research, education, and practice.
www.abainternational.org/ - Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy
A source of cutting-edge information that can help you reduce or avoid the need for prescription medications for these increasingly common problems.
www.latitudes.org/ - ABA Educational Resources Ltd
Committed to be a leading-edge website providing practical resource materials for families and professionals using educational strategies for children with autism.
www.abaresources.com - Autism Risk and Safety Management
Autism training and resources for law enforcement, emergency first responders, parents, educators, care providers, and the autism community.
www.autismriskmanagement.com/ - Division TEACCH
An evidence-based service, training, and research program for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autism spectrum disorders.
www.teacch.com/ - Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
A non-profit organization of parents, family members, and treatment professionals dedicated to providing best outcome Education, Advocacy and Support for the Northern California Autism Community.
www.feat.org - Naturally Autistic ANCA
An organization that supports the natural development of autistic people through consulting, counselling and training services for autistic individuals, their families and the community.
www.deeprooted.ca/anca/default.aspx - PECS Canada
Pyramid is the source for The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), the dynamic alternative/augmentative system that focuses on initiation of communication rather than teacher controlled responses.
www.pecs-canada.com/ - RDI Connections Center
The Center’s mission is to improve the Quality of Life for children with ASD and their families by engaging them with certified RDI© Consultants who will tailor the RDI Program to build on the strengths and minimize the obstacles of each individual family member.
www.rdiconnect.com/
- The Greenspan Floortime Approach
The Greenspan Floortime Approach is a system developed by the late Dr. Stanley Greenspan. Floortime meets children where they are and builds upon their strengths and abilities through creating a warm relationship and interacting. It challenges them to go further and to develop who they are rather than what their diagnosis says.
www.stanleygreenspan.com
- The Autism Treatment Center of America; Son Rise Program
The Son-Rise Program was originated in 1974 by parents, Barry Neil Kaufman (best-selling author, Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues) and Samahria Lyte Kaufman for their son.
www.son-rise.org