Finding the right help for a child with autism is important. There are many wonderful resources available to support families. Organizations offer information, support groups, and therapy options. Early intervention is key, so don’t hesitate to seek help if you have concerns.
Here are six resources to get you started.
This resource guide has all the need-to-know information for a family new to autism.
This is the best book written for parents and caregivers with a young child who is newly diagnosed. It talks about the importance of caring for yourself and your family so you can be your child's best version of yourself. It is also full of everyday strategies to help you feel empowered as a parent with a child with autism.
This is a great webinar to help you understand the impact of a new autism diagnosis on the family, identify the benefits of coping strategies and self-care, learn how to access resources, and identify strategies for supporting and communicating with your other children.
This is a great webinar explaining and showing actual therapy examples of what good quality autism therapy (developmental, play-based ABA therapy) should look like.
This video will help you learn what to look for when choosing the best autism service provider for your child.
This is just one of the many client graduations we have at KGH. Good early autism therapy works!
100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families of Young Children under 5
Helpful Book: An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn:
100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families for School Aged Children ages 5-13
A guide to Individualized Education Planning
Guide about Autism and Adulthood
Guide about Post Secondary Educational Opportunities
Employment Tool Kit for Autism
Guide about Adult Housing & Residential Supports
Local Autism Society Chapter
Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin
Respite Support
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin
Informational and referral program
Resources for assisting families of children with disabilities
Wisconsin Dept of Health Services – Children’s Resource Network
KGH Autism Services recently partnered with Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), an organization dedicated to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism. WEAP uses contemporary ABA therapy to personalize treatment—and help every individual with autism thrive. In the coming weeks, our name will change to WEAP, and our website will move to wiautism.com, but one thing will remain the same: our commitment and dedication to the high-quality services you have come to know.
