This August, we highlight our new Training and Resource Center, National Make-A-Will Month, back-to-school routine planning and socialization resources, and school safety. Our public policy resources include contact information for congress members, action alerts for reauthorizations of the CARES Act, and the latest Capitol Connection.
Autism Society Training and Resource Center (LMS)
The Autism Society is excited to announce the launch of the Autism Society Training and Resource Center, an online learning platform offering training courses, and high-impact resources. This new platform will strengthen connections to training and resources on a national scale, tailored to support the diverse needs of the Autism community.
The first course available on the platform is a Foundations of Autism course package designed to provide an exploration of Autism, introducing basic concepts and key characteristics
Back-to-School Routine and Socialization
- Autism Society and Nickelodeon Back to School Resource Navigating College
- Autism Society: Education Resource
- Life with Confidence: A Resource for Autistic Students
- Preparing to go Back to School
Autism Justice Center (Education and School Safety)
- Autism Society’s Autism Justice Center Webpage
- School Safety Drills and Exercises for Students with Autism
National Make A Will Month
Public Policy Resources
- Find your congress member’s contact information through their website or our Action Center during their recess month.
- The Autism CARES Act must be reauthorized by September 30th. Learn how you can make your voice heard by sending a letter to your congress member with our action alert.
- See the latest policy updates through Capitol Connection, our biweekly policy newsletter.
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 (EST) at 800.3AUTISM (800.328.8476) or info@autismsociety.org.
The Autism Society’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. As the nation’s oldest leading grassroots Autism organization, the Autism Society and its 70+ local affiliates serve over half a million members of the Autism community each year. It envisions a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it – including education, advocacy efforts, and supports and services throughout the lifespan. If you found this article helpful, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation, every bit helps. Donate here!
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