Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
As you learn more about autism, you might come across the terms “high functioning” or “low functioning” autism. Talking about autism as high or low functioning is a dated way of talking about the ability levels of autistic people.View Resource
When people first hear the word “autism” they may not know what to think, and that can be scary if you or a loved one has recently received a diagnosis. We believe that the best way to fight fear is with knowledge, so we created the Autism ToolKit to help individuals and families learn more about autism, find resources that can help them, and learn new ways to thrive.View Resource
If you Google information about autism, sooner or later you’ll probably come across “anti-vaxxer” groups. Anti-vaxxers are people who believe that vaccines cause autism and that children should not receive vaccinations against common childhood diseases.View Resource
Gastrointestinal (GI) issues are frequently reported in people with ASD. As a result, it has been suggested that special diets may help alleviate GI discomfort and improve ASD symptoms generally.View Resource
Music therapy is a relatively new treatment for ASD that some parents and caregivers swear by. Below, we discuss what music therapy is and review scientific literature testing the efficacy of music therapy for treating ASD.View Resource