For November and December, our focus is on National Family Caregivers Month, holiday planning, and preparation for travel and social events. Our Public Policy resources include an overview of the American Rescue Plan, early intervention planning, and access to our Action Center.

National Family Caregivers Month

• Facebook Live: National Family Caregiver’s Month Episode
• Facebook Live: Recognizing Caregiver’s Value Episode
• National Family Caregivers Month: A Time to Honor and Celebrate
• My Daughter and I Were Diagnosed With Autism on the Same Day
• The unexpected plus of parenting with Autism
• ABCs of Respite: A Consumer Guide for Family Caregivers

Holiday Planning & Preparation

• 5 Tips for a Sensory-Friendly Thanksgiving
• Travel Tips Tool Kit
• Autism and the Holidays: 10 Tips on How to Prepare
• Choosing Toys for a Child with Autism
• Thanksgiving Preparation Tips from The Autism Community in Action
• The Real Reasons Autistic People Are Stressed During the Holiday Season

Policy Resources

• Autism Society Resource: Access our newly released toolkit developed with ICI on competitive integrated employment.
• Employment plays a vital role in community inclusion for people with Autism and other disabilities. This guide provides an overview of the American Rescue Plan and how to use those funds to promote increased access to competitive employment opportunities.
• Listen to a free pre-recorded webinar presented by The Arc on how caregivers and professionals can manage the preparation process for the IDEA early intervention program.
• Visit the Autism Society’s online Action Center for voting information, links to disability-related legislation, and sample letters to educate Members of Congress.

The Autism Society’s National Helpline is here to support you and provide you with the resources you need. Our Information & Referral Specialists are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (Eastern Time) at 800-3-AUTISM (800-328-8476) or info@autism-society.org.

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