Friends of Autism

Useful Links and Books

Understanding Autism For Dummies Stephen Shore, Linda G. Rastelli, Temple Grandin (Foreword by) - a great place to start, has great summaries and may save you a lot of time.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDdcDlQVYtM&feature=related You Tube "I am Autism" by Autism Speaks – something to show your family and friends particularly if you are in need of some understanding.

Autism and the God Connection William Stillman – a great book to help you find the joy in Autism.

Read more:

• www.dummies.com/store/product/Understanding-Autism-For-Dummies.productCd-0764525476,navId-322500.html#ixzz0u1dGdWXf
• www.autism-resources.com - a website dedicated to links useful to Autism.
• www.autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/a/symptoms.htm Symptoms and Signs
• www.autismwest.org.au – another great private charity assisting families affected by Autism in Western Australia.
• www.EarlyDays.net.au - Parent training and information.
• www.tonyattwood.com.au - Autism, asperger's
• www.maxineaston.co.uk - Asperger's and counselling
• Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues, 2nd Edition Maria Wheeler - obviously good for toilet training
• www.aimot.com.au for Occupational Therapy Services (run out of FOA premises)
• www.chatterboxspeech.com.au for Speech Therapy associated with FOA
• www.smarttalk.net.au for Speech Therapy associated with FOA