• New York's Autism "Act Early" Campaign is Underway
  If you don't know the early warning signs of autism yet, you will soon. A group of State agency staff, parents and scholars are launching a statewide "Act Early" public awareness campaign with the goal of making sure people in all walks of life and every corner of the state know what to look for and what to do when someone exhibits signs of autism. The campaign aims to bring autism to a whole new level of public recognition.
• New data show 1 in 110 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
    from http://www.cdc.gov
  CDCs most recent data show that between one in 80 and one in 240 children with an average of one in 110 have an ASD. This is a prevalence of about one percent. These results reflect data collected by CDC?s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network in multiple communities throughout the U.S. in 2006.
  ADDMCommunityReport2009.pdf [download]

Webinar- Autism Spectrum Disorders Research and Resources at NICHD  

This webinar will provide an overview of the Autism Centers of Excellence Program at NICHD, including the research sites and projects; research and research resources funded by the NICHD Intellectual and Developmental Disability Branch (IDD); and a discussion about integrating aspects of the HRSA/MCHB CAA mission and the NICHD ASD mission into a common effort towards addressing Autism Spectrum Disorders and opportunities for collaboration

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2009 AUCD Annual Meeting & Conference  

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• Airports, Airplanes & Autism
    from http://ucf-card.org
  This document created by CARD is a guide for parents, airport and airline personnel to meet the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• IAN Research Report: Family Stress Part 1
    from http://www.autismspeaks.org
  Thousands of participating parents who completed the Interactive Autism Network (IAN) Parental Depression History Questionnaire have shared their experiences of the challenges involved with raising a child on the autism spectrum
• IAN Research Report: Family Stress Part 2
    from http://www.autismspeaks.org
  In IAN's recent report, ?Family Stress ? Part 1,? they described the experiences of thousands of parents who had completed the IAN Parental Depression History Questionnaire, sharing the impact on their lives of raising a child on the autism spectrum
• Secondary Transition Toolkit from The NH Coalition for Citizens With Disabilities
    from http://www.parentinformationcenter.org
  This Tool Kit is designed to help families and youth learn about the transition planning process for youth who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). It provides an overview of the laws relating to transition as well as best practices
• State of California Department of Developmental Services
    from http://www.dds.ca.gov
  This website links to several publications produced by the DDS Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative.
• The California Legislative Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism
    from http://senweb03.senate.ca.gov
  The Legislative Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism was established by the California Legislature in 2005. The resolution creating it received strong bipartisan support. Its goal is to have direct impact on the needs of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders
• Office of Autism Services Navigating Autism Services: A Community Guide for Missouri
    from http://www.mofeat.org
  This Autism Resource Guide was developed by members of the Missouri Autism Task Force to meet the need for a Navigation Guide to help people understand the services available for people with autism in Missouri, how to access these services, and where to start.
• Early Childhood Inclusion: A Joint Position of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
    from http://www.dec-sped.org
  The Division for Early Childhood and the National Association for the Education of Young Children have recently approved a joint position statement that underscores their commitment to quality early childhood inclusion.
• AUCD Summary of the Combating Autism Act
  AUCD prepared summary of the Combating Autism Act.
  AUCD Summary Combating Autism Act.doc [download]
• Autism Services in the AUCD Network
  A factsheet on the services the AUCD network offers in the field of autism spectrum disorders.
  Autism Services in the AUCD Network.pdf [download]
• Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009 AUCD Detailed Summary
  A detailed summary provided by AUCD on the Autism Acceleration Act of 2009.
  Autism Treatment Acceleration Act Detailed Summary.doc [download]
• Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009 AUCD Detailed Summary
  A detailed summary provided by AUCD on the Autism Acceleration Act of 2009.
• Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009 AUCD Detailed Summary
  A detailed summary provided by AUCD on the Autism Acceleration Act of 2009.
• Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guidelines for Health Care Professionals in New Jersey
    from http://www.nj.gov
• Autism Treatment Acceleration Act Detailed Summary
  A detailed summary of the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009 (S819 and HR 2413). This act will provide enhanced treatment, support, services and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
  Autism Treatment Acceleration Act Detailed Summary.doc [download]
• Summary of the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act
  One Page Summary from the Senate committee of the Autism Treatment Acceleration Act (S. 819)
  ATAA Summary [download]
• Timing of Identification Among Children With an Autism Spectrum Disorder: Findings From a Population-Based Surveillance Study
  Authored by Paul T. Shattuck. Article available from the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Autism Spectrum Disorders: State Part C and Part B Initiatives to Serve a Growing Population
  A 2009 NASDSE Policy Analysis
• Family-Centered Care Tools
    from http://www.familyvoices.org
• Legislative Database for Autism Bills
    from http://www.ncsl.org
• Autism Speaks
  The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit is created specifically for newly diagnosed families, to make the best possible use of the 100 days following the diagnosis of autism.
• AAP Webinar: Act Early on Developmental Concerns: Partnering with Early Intervention
• The Modified Checklist or Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) Information Website
  The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT; Robins, Fein, & Barton, 1999) is available for free download for clinical, research, and educational purposes.
• Act Early Regional Summits for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Developmental Disabilities: Materials and Resources Archive
• Act Early Regional Summits Project Informational Webinar: Materials Archived
• New Hampshire Commission on ASD Report 2008
  new hampshire commission on asd report 2008 051908.pdf [download]
• Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
    from http://www.nimh.nih.gov
• CDC Autism Information Center
    from http://www.cdc.gov
• Summary of the Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007
  The Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act addresses the everyday need for services, supports, and interventions that families are seeking throughout our country and builds on the recently passed Combating Autism Act which focuses on the important research that needs to take place for us to understand this developmental disability.
• Fact Sheet - Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007
• 2005-2006 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs Chartbook Released by MCHB
• New TRACE Practice Guide - Universal Checklist for Identifying Infants and Toddlers Eligible for Early Intervention
• Virtual Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
    from http://www.child-encyclopedia.com
  Canada's Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development recently launched a virtual Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development that provides current scientific knowledge on 33 topics related to the psychosocial development of the child, from conception to the age of five.
• Supporting Individuals with Autism in Integrated Community Jobs: Identifying Support Needs to Facilitate Success
    from http://www.crp-rcep.org
• Autism Video Glossary
• Autism Social Skills Profile (ASSP)
• A Meta-Analysis of School-Based Social Skills Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007 (S. 937)
  Complete text of the Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act of 2007 (S. 937).
  epia s937 032007.pdf [download]
• Senate Passes Lifespan Respite Care Act and Combating Autism Act
  Update: The Combating Autism Act was signed into law by President Bush as. PL 109-416 on Dec. 19, 2006. The Lifespan Respite Care Act was signed on December 21, 2006 as P.L 109-442.
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Roadmap
  The ASD Services Roadmap is intended to provide a national blueprint to enhance existing systems; expand services for children, youth, and adults with ASD and their families; and coordinate services across systems. Developed by the ASD Expert Working Group (EWG), a panel of autism experts established by the Services Subcommittee of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee in July 2004
  autism roadmap asd services 071305.doc [download]