Resources for Parents

The sheer amount of information available in libraries, bookstores and on the Internet concerning autism is overwhelming. Presented here is a collection of questions that may help you to establish standards for programs and services, and some books we recommend.

Questions & Considerations Concerning Services for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Components For The Evaluation of Autism: This has been adopted from B.J. Freeman, Guidelines for Evaluating Intervention Programs for Children with Autism, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Vol. 27, No. 6, Dec. 1997.

• Questions The Family Must Ask Themselves Concerning Home Based Intensive Intervention Programs: This is list of home grown questions developed by BIA to assist parents with their decision as to whether a home based program is appropriate for the family.

• Exploring Treatment Options: This list of questions has been adopted from National Institute of Mental Health information concerning treatment options.

• Guidelines For Evaluating Treatments For Autism: This has been adopted from B.J. Freeman, Guidelines for Evaluating Intervention Programs for Children with Autism, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Vol. 27, No. 6, Dec. 1997.

• Questions to Ask Regarding Specific Treatments: This has been adopted from B.J. Freeman, Guidelines for Evaluating Intervention Programs for Children with Autism, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Vol. 27, No. 6, Dec. 1997.

• Questions To Ask Providers: This has been adopted from the Clinical Practice Guideline, Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders Assessment and Intervention for Young Children, New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program.

Additional information may be found on the website of the Autism Society of America.