Walla Walla Valley Disability Network does not endorse or recommend any particular products, treatments, services or diagnosis, whether specifically or generally, and professional advice should be sought in relation to all health and treatment decisions. We provide information and listings only which we hope are helpful.
Resources for Daily Life
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Unique GPS tracking & monitoring solution designed for individuals with special needs.
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Asperger Experts is a global community for advice, emotional support, best practices and finding new friends, created by people with Asperger's.
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4 Paws was the first agency in the United States to begin placing task trained Autism Assistance Dogs and the first agency known to place these assistance dogs with tracking skills. At 4 Paws we have discovered a magic that exists between children and dogs, a magic that can become a life-saving miracle for a child paired with one of our Autism Assistance Dogs.
Other agencies that train Autism Assistance Dogs include:
Little Angels Service Dogs
Paws With a Cause
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Downloadable pdf file with an explanation of Autism to educate and spread awareness.
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Topics include: Challenging Behavior, ABA Therapy, Potty Training, Sensory Issues, Blood Draws, Dental Visits, Haircuts, Eating & Sleeping, and much more. Provided by the ARC of Tri-Cities.
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Are you looking for autism resources to help you and your child?
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Sometimes, people with autism display behaviors that are challenging to understand and address. The Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit will provide you with strategies and resources to address these behaviors and help support you during difficult situations.
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Take a look at this comprehensive list of digital resources for students with autism.
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DIY project ideas that will help create a sensory-friendly bedroom for children with Autism.
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From Seattle Children's Hospital
For additional resources related to sensory processing challenges, go to: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/utility/search-results/?q=sensory+processing+&Search=Search -
YouTube channel: Hi I'm Amythest! I make videos about what it's like to be Autistic. I blog about Autism, disability, and living life on the spectrum at my blog: http://neurowonderful.tumblr.com
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All children need a environment where they can learn, soar, and thrive, but for children on the autism spectrum this takes a little extra tweaking to get the formula right. This site provides information from the parent of a child on the Autism spectrum.
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An explanation of how to help someone with Autism.
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When kids struggle socially, it can be difficult to know how to respond as a parent. Do we correct them? What do we do with our own internal reactions? Also, do we sometimes expect more of kids struggling in this area than their neurotypical peers? Barry Prizant, PhD, author of Uniquely Human, recently named the #1 book on autism of all time (!), has some great ideas. Take a listen.
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Over half of children with autism – and possibly as many as four in five – have one or more chronic sleep problems. There are things you can do to help.
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The wallet card is a tool to be used by a teenager or an adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or intellectual disabilities. Visit us to see how to apply for and use a card, when to use it, and tips on how to safely interact with law enforcement and first responders.
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It took us nine years to get my son Marc using the toilet on his own, and here is how we did it.
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Traveling is a bit more complicated when you have a loved one on the autism spectrum, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it.
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Pilot Program at Univ. of Washington offers on-the-job training for young adults with Autism.
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Helpful resources for parents of children with special needs.
