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It takes a village. This is definitely true for families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). All families deserve to enjoy their communities, yet this isn’t always easy for families living with ASD. For these families, even a trip to the local park can be difficult -- let alone a trip to an amusement park or a family vacation. In the Community Support section of the CAR Autism Roadmap™, learn:
- How to make family outings more manageable
- How to find a support network or a religious home
- How to find childcare or respite
The Community Support section of the CAR Autism Roadmap™ answers many questions you may have and may help you to prepare for the unexpected. Use the filter options on the left side of your screen below to narrow article selections by categories.
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Last updated on Jun 9, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
You may be 18 years old, 21, or even older than that! You have completed required school. You may be in college, in technical school, working, happily employed, under-employed, or not employed. You have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)...
Last updated on Jun 8, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Particularly for children on the autism spectrum, learning how to build friendships can be difficult. For most children, the foundation for a friendship is common experience and common interests. Yet children on the autism spectrum may appear unaware...
Last updated on Jun 8, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
What is child care? Child care is the caring for and supervision of a child. Some families need regular child care to keep their children safe when the parents or other family members are not able to provide supervision for regular periods of time...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
To send your child to overnight camp or not – this is a difficult question for all families, and if your child is on the autism spectrum, it is an even greater concern. There are numerous opportunities out there and many advantages to going...
Last updated on Jun 3, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
For many people, playing a sport is a way to keep healthy, to socialize with peers, and to have fun. As the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you may be interested in having your child play a sport, but you may have concerns about how your...
Last updated on Jun 3, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Being a teenager isn't easy. But it can be even harder for a teen on the autism spectrum – particularly when it comes to friendship. By the teen or even pre-teen years, parents no longer arrange "play dates." And the concept of including everyone is...
Last updated on Jun 3, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Are you lonely? Bored? Wishing you had someone to do something with? If so, you're not the only one. Many people feel this way at one time or another. If you are on the autism spectrum, you may worry that being alone is how it's going to be. But you...
Last updated on Jun 3, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A core component of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is difficulty with social relationships and social functioning. These difficulties exist across the autism spectrum; higher IQs and language ability don't necessarily translate into greater social...
Last updated on Jun 3, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Parents and primary caretakers of children with significant developmental disabilities may be eligible for disability placards, allowing them to park in handicapped parking spaces. These parking spaces are more convenient and closer to the entrance...
Last updated on Jun 3, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
All parents worry about how to keep their children safe. When your child is on the autism spectrum, safety becomes an even greater concern. Parents of a child on the autism spectrum need to develop safety plans. These plans should be based on how...