Web Links

ABA Educational Resources LTD. - Great site for ABA Information and Products. They also offer some free downloads.

Autism News Network - Terrific website for those new to Autism and lots of valuable information and services.

Autism Buddy - Educational website 1000's of autism resources and information for those affected with Autism. 

Autism/PDD.net - Autism and PDD Information and Resources to help your child.

AWEtism .... Life on the Bright Side of the Spectrum - Cafe Press shop offering autism apparel and many other goodies.  I have purchased many of these products myself.  I truly feel the same.  You have to read her poem.

 Buttons and More - Website designed by a father of a child with Autism, offering buttons, emergency alert decals, bumper stickers, magnets and lots of other great autism awareness products.

Demystifying Autism from the Inside Out - As an adult with Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild "cousin" of autism, Stillman’s message of reverence and respect has touched thousands nationally through his acclaimed autism workshops and private consultations.  Authur of many books including Demystifying the Autistic Experience: A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers and Educators (2002)

Design by Cher - Great site for Autism Awareness Puzzle and Ribbon Clip Art.

DreamCatcher Blankets - Specializes in Custom Weighted Products.  These are great items.  Just recently ordered a weighted blanket for my son and he loves it.  These things really work.  I love it so much I am considering ordering one myself.  Was able to choose custom color to match my sons bedroom decor.   

First Signs - Helps with identifying early warning signs and offers screening and diagnosis information.

Holistic Moms Network - The Holistic Moms Network is a non-profit support and resource organization bringing moms together.  Offering moms the opportunity to create local chapters where they can find the support, friendship, and knowledge that are so necessary for successful parenting.

JeffCoffey.com - Wonderful Muscian and also a father to a child with Autism.  Check out his award winning songs "Long Way Home" and "Through Your Eyes". 

Jillary Sterling Silver Designs - Great site for hand made jewelry designed by a mother of 2 autistic children.  She has dedicated a special collection to raising Autism Awareness.

National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) - Non-profit agency for biomedical and science-based research.

National Respite Locator Services - Respite is a service in which temporary care is provided to a child or adult with disabilities or chronic or terminal illnesses.  Provides a break for caregivers and families.

Partners in Policymaking Program - This website offers some excellent online courses that will help you advocate for your loved one with autism or any other disability.  These are free resources and include information on how to maximize the benefits of special education services and inclusion for children, how to communicate with public officials by effectively telling your personal story, and a self-directed course created to give users the practical skills needed to find real, competitive employment in their own community.  These courses are all free. 

The Pfeiffer Treatment Center - A leading force in the research and treatment of biochemical imbalances.  Dedicated to improved health.  Treatment is a vital component of total healthcare.

PECS Pics for Children With Special Needs - Offers a few basic PECS pictures that can be saved and printed.  Ones that may be used when first starting out using PECS. 

PROUDD - Excellent site for finding events and local happenings in Illinois.  Also has a excellent lending library.

The Seat of the Soul - Dr. Andrew Wakefield, MB.BS, FRCS., FRCPath., is an academic gastroenterologist who has gained international recognition as an authority on autism.  The Seat of the Soul (The Origins of the Autism Epidemic) is a free presentation by Andrew Wakefield.  This has some great information, please take the time to view this.

SpeechKids.net - Located in Bannockburn, IL.  Facility offers a variety of services including RDI, PECS, and Floortime just to name a few.

QuiltedIllusions.net - Weighted Quilts and Vests created by a mother of child with Autism.