Professional Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Among Us: Rising Concerns and the Public Health Response
Autism Internet Modules (AIM)
A video webcast that provides a very thorough discussion regarding autism, early identification and diagnosis, and intervention.
The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) is in the process of developing AIM in partnership with the Autism Society of America (ASA), the Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network, The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Geneva Centre for Autism, Toronto, Canada. In addition, Arizona Department of Education, the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, and the University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disorders are collaborating on content development for the AIM project.
The AIM project will develop a series of 60 modules by the time the project is complete on topics including assessment and identification, characteristics, evidence-based practices and interventions, transition to adulthood, and employment. Module authors include experts on ASD from across the nation. The AIM platform was designed and built by OCALI staff with components consistent with research on how adults learn. Information is presented at a universal reading level with activities providing support to those with introductory or advanced knowledge on ASD.
Evidence-based Practice and Autism in the Schools
Developed by the National Autism Center, this manual serves as a guide to providing appropriate interventions to students with ASD.
National Standards Project
This report by the National Autism Center provides comprehensive information about the level of scientific evidence that exists in support of the many educational and behavioral treatments currently available for individuals with ASD.
Oklahoma City Professional Autism Coalition
Opportunities for professionals to network with other providers in the community and to share and learn about resources and best practices.
The Oklahoma Individual and Family Support Principles
The Oklahoma Autism Network endorses the principles as guides for best practice.
The Puzzle of Autism
A guide for educators describing core characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, evidence-based strategies for students and resources for information.
Recommendations for evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal problems in children with autism
This consensus statement was developed by an expert panel of pediatric gastroenterologists and autism specialists convened by "Autism Speaks." The statement is based on expert clinical opinions and currently available data in medical literature.