Education: Materials and Resources (Parents/Family Members)

The “Kit for Kids” is designed to teach elementary and middle school students about their peers with autism. The kit is centered around an illustrated, fold-out booklet called, “What’s Up with Nick?”

Additionally, there is a web video and activity workbooks that expand upon the information presented in the “What’s Up with Nick?” story and give students a chance to engage with the material they just learned in the lesson. There are different workbooks for students in grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8. They can be assigned as independent or group classwork, or as homework.

For more information, to order a print copy of the Kit for Kids, or to start a peer education initiative in your school district, please contact Ben Kaufman at (703)243-9762 or programs@researchautism.org.

In an effort to promote a more inclusive classroom environment, this short video uses animation and sound to teach elementary and middle school students about their peers with autism. To be used in coordination with the Kit for Kids, a peer education resource produced by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).

Assists with mediation services to resolve special needs education problems

A one-stop shop for autism spectrum resources and teaching materials. Over 600 products supporting the social, academic and communicative development of children on the autism spectrum through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior interventions.

Provides organizing and time management techniques for parents, adolescents and young adults. Hands-on organizing and coaching consultations for managing possessions, papers and time.

Offers books, videos, and other teaching material geared to help the needs of teachers, therapists, and family members who face the challenge of autism.

Online site that features over 1000 adaptive, therapeutic, educational and sensory solutions for the autism spectrum, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and other learning and behavioral differences.

This website offers a full description of IDEA and offers updates, and links to more information concerning legal and medical questions.

A website that offers social skills training videos that can be used by parents or professionals. Worksheets are also available to download and correspond with the videos. There is a smartphone app available as well.

This site requires a membership fee to receive access to all of their videos.

A parent, teacher, and school supply company dedicated to providing parents and educators with the lowest possible prices on products that will actually help children grow and develop.

The only distributor of films exclusively featuring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sproutflix films have been used in agencies, universities and libraries to educate, enlighten and entertain.

They offer streams, downloads, DVD’s and playlists to be purchased and licensed for institutional and educational use.

An independent & non-affiliated learner-centric educational public service, created with the intention of empowering learners without regard to institutional and national boundaries; cultural mores and religious beliefs; race, gender and sexual orientation.

Permission is granted to freely copy, adapt, and distribute individual Study Guides in print format in non-commercial educational settings that benefit learners.

The website is intended for students, ages middle school through returning adult, as well as their parents, teachers and support professionals.

This guide provides a quick overview of the different common disabilities some college students have and the different resources and technologies available to them. Categories include mobile app recommendations, software, and online resources.

Services available online and by private appointment to support and improve the lives of children and families who are struggling with sensory challenges.

Services are available for parents, educators, therapists, clinics and schools. Online site offers products available for purchase.

This 10-session series offers short presentations on different components of a transitional IEP and provides an explanation and example of what it means to meet compliance for that particular component.