Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Would you like to read about different peoples’ experience with autism? Below you’ll find books written by people with autism or by author who have autistic people in their lives. We list books about autism for caregivers, children, adolescents, and adults.View Resource
As autistic children become young adults, they may want to find employment opportunities and/or live independently. Here we discuss ways young adults with ASD can learn job skills, places that can help them find employment, and places that can help people with ASD live independently.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
Many people (autistic people included) need jobs in order to stay afloat financially. Jobs can also bring a sense of accomplishment, the opportunity to learn new skills, and the chance to meet new people.View Resource
The lives of people with autism can become very medicalized – doctors and parents can spend a lot of time and effort finding the right doctors for a child with autism, making sure they are on the right medications, and making sure they have the right accommodations at school.View Resource