Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
The needs of children with autism change as the grow into adults with autism. As children become teens and teens become young adults, they may need help finding jobs and places to live. Below, we list places that can help with job skills training, employment assistance, and residential services by county. For autistic people who are not able to live independently, we also list Day Programs, Respite Services, and Opportunities to Socialize.View Resource
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
As your child starts school, they may need a 504 plan or be placed on a 504 plan. If you aren’t quite sure what a 504 plan is, below we discuss what 504 plans are, what they do, and how to get a 504 plan for your child.View Resource
Preparing for college can be an overwhelming experience for both students and their parents. The Center for Parent Information and Resources has a helpful guide for those wanting to organize their thoughts and find an appropriate next step after graduating high school.View Resource