I am providing this information because I am a special needs dad of a daughter on the autism spectrum. I have struggled for the last 16 years to understand the world of autism and find more and better ways to improve her life and help my family deal with the unique 24/7 caregiver responsibilities that come with this world.
- Rockin’ & Ridin’ for Autism: A great charity promoting autism awareness.
- Autism and the God Connection: Bill Stillman’s book, Autism and the God Connection, is largely a collection of anecdotes from parents who feel that their children with autism have a special connection with the spiritual world.
- Exceptional Parent Magazine: Family and professional site for the special needs community.
- The Fathers Network: The Fathers Network provides current information and resources to assist all families and care providers involved in the lives of children with special needs.
- A Gift of Love to the Autism Community: What do you love most about the autistic person in your life? This document is a compilation of dozens of responses to that question posed on the About.com blog. Download, enjoy, share — and add your stories, notes and photos by writing autism.guide@about.com.
- Guideposts: GUIDEPOSTS was founded in 1945 by the renowned Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and his wife, Ruth Stafford Peale. The organization is unified around this mission: to help people from all walks of life achieve their maximum personal and spiritual potential.
- Northwest Academy for Exceptional Children: NWAEC is a Seattle, Washington area non-profit organization committed to developing educational programs; promoting and developing residential living opportunities; and offering inclusive, community-based recreational and social activities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
- Parents Helping Parents: Parents Helping Parents (PHP) provides lifetime guidance, supports and services to families of children with any special need and the professionals who serve them.
