Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, or IPSE, is a program that helps students with intellectual or developmental disabilities go to college. These programs help students learn new things, make friends, and be part of college life.View Resource
Autistic people who are very sensitive to food textures might eat a lot of "ultra-processed foods." Ultra-processed foods are foods that have been significantly changed from their original form by undergoing extensive industrial food processing.View Resource
Sensory rooms are carefully designed environments that provide users with a range of sensory experiences in a safe and relaxed way. They allow users to explore touch, sight, taste, smell, hearing, balance, movement, and internal/external body awareness all at their own pace.View Resource
While there is no cure for autism, some symptoms of autism can be managed with medication. If your doctor is recommending medication but you don’t know much about pharmaceuticals, you may feel unsure about how to handle this important decision.View Resource
From email to online shopping to discussion forums, the internet has become an essential part of our lives. It can also be a wonderful social outlet for autistic people because they are able to communicate with other people without the need to read body language or make eye contact. However, because autistic people may have difficulty detecting signs of deception, they may also be at risk for online scams.View Resource