Animal therapy is an increasingly popular treatment for autism. Many parents and caregivers say that their children enjoy animal therapy and that their children’s behavior improved with animal therapy.
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.
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.
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.
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.