Autism Links- Education/Special education

AutismWeb
This Web site provides an overview of different educational and treatment approaches for children with autism.

Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has numerous books about autism and developmental disabilities and IEPs, along with information on professional development and training for teachers.

The National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education- NAPCSE
NAPCSE is a national association that is dedicated to ensuring that all children and adolescents with special needs receive the best education possible. It offers numerous resources within the field of special education. NAPCSE advances and strengthens its community through networking, research, publications, and membership benefits.

Schwab Learning
This Web site provides information on IEPs and managing children with autism in the classroom.

Wisconsin FACETS
The Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and Support (Wisconsin FACETS) site offers general information on IEPs as well as publications specific to IEPs and autism.

Wrightslaw
This is an in-depth Web site dedicated to providing information on special education law and advocacy issues for children with disabilities.

MULTIMEDIA

AutismVision: Creating Classroom Connections. Silver Spring, MD: Danya International, Inc.
This is a multimedia intervention, including a video and facilitator’s guide, educating typical children about autism and promoting positive social interactions toward children with autism.

Understanding Asperger Syndrome: A Professor’s Guide
This DVD focuses on educating professors, teaching assistants, and others on what it means to be a college student on the spectrum and how they might best be able to help them succeed.