
Where do I start?
We have included pages across our website that are:
Supported by research or science
Guided by autistic voices, and
Written in clear language.
You can search for answers to your questions within these websites. Some of these websites are:
There are also free parent resources through universities and governments including:
How do I search?
Type in simple phrases on search engines like Google or Bing. One example is "autism+sleep."
Use autism terms when possible. This is hard when the terms are new or unfamiliar. Write down new terms as you learn them. For example, include words you learn like "why people stim" or "help child during meltdown."
Focus on trustworthy websites.
Autism websites that end in .org or .gov are often nonprofit or government organizations that can be trustworthy.
Is information available about who wrote the content? Focus on people with lived and learned expertise in autism and disability.
Be wary of people who are trying to sell products or services.
Check if the information matches information on trustworthy websites like those above.
Blogs, TikTok, and Instagram offer important information about what people experience. People also sometimes share untrue information. Use these resources as a place to start and look at websites like those above.
What should I avoid?
Suggested supports that seem dangerous to a person's health or well-being.
Information that does not match what you have read on trustworthy websites.
Information with words like "cure" or "fix." There is no cure or fix for autism.
Information that seems too good to be true. All people learn and grow over time. Promises that people will learn or change quickly are often not true.
Information that has not been updated within the past five years.
Terms & Definitions
There are many different terms that are used to discuss and describe autism and autism-related services. Below, you will find a glossary of some of the most common terms. Click on any term to read the full definition and learn more.