Los siguientes son algunos de los recursos más populares de nuestro programa, junto con enlaces externos a sitios web y aplicaciones útiles. Comuníquese con nosotros en autismprogram@bmc.org si tiene preguntas sobre nuestros recursos disponibles o para solicitar recursos sobre un tema específico.
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- Issue 1: March 25, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 2: April 1, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 3: April 8, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 4: April 15, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 5: April 22, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 6: April 29, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 7: May 6, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 8: May 13, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 9: May 20, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 10: May 27, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 11: June 3, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 12: June 17, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 13: July 1, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 14: July 15, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 15: July 30, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 16: August 14, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 17: August 28, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 18: September 11, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 19: September 25, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 20: October 16, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 21: October 30, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 22: November 13, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 23: November 25, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 24: December 11, 2020 | En Español | Haitian Creole
- Issue 25: December 20, 2020 | En Español
- Issue 26: January 11, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 27: January 22, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 28: February 5, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 29: February 18, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 30: March 3, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 31: March 19, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 32: April 2, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 33: April 23, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 34: May 21, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 35: June 7, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 36: July 23, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 37: August 20, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 38: October 1, 2021 | En Español
- Issue 39: November 4, 2021 | En Español
Parent Information Packets
- English
- Spanish (Español)
- Cambodian (Khmer)
- Chinese (Zhōngwén)
- Haitian Creole (Ayisyen Kreyòl)
- Premye Etap Apre yon Dyagnostik Otis (First Steps After an ASD Diagnosis - Haitian Creole)
- Portuguese (Português)
- Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
Guides, Workbooks, and Handouts
- Summer Guide
- Back-to-School Guide
- Empowerment Guide
- Sibling Resource Packet
- Recommended Apps
- Recommended Books: Social Skills
- Genetic Testing and Autism
- Family Preparedness Plan (from the BMC Center for Family Navigation and Community Health Promotion)
Information on Services
- Parents' Guide to Special Education in Boston
- Autism Insurance Guide: ABA and CBHI Services Through Your Insurance
- MassHealth CommonHealth Coverage: A Guide to Getting Secondary Insurance
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Information Sheet
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- Application for Ages 0-4 (Available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian)
- Application for Ages 5+ (Available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian)
- Social Security Income (SSI)
- MassHealth Insurance
- How to make an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) referral | En Español
Transition to Adulthood
- Transition Timeline
- Turning 18 Checklist
- Transition Services in High School
- Autonomy Checklist
- Transition Resources to Know
- Age of Majority Guide: Guardianship and other Decision-Making Support Options
- Creating Your Vision Workbook
- First-Person Accounts of Autism
- Autism Consortium Transition to Adulthood Manual
- Safer Dating for Youth on the Autism Spectrum: Curriculum
- Research Agenda for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults
Topic-Specific Resources
Routine Boards
Disclosure (Talking about an Autism Diagnosis)
School
- Taking the Bus - Social Story
Sleep
- I Can Fall Asleep by Myself - Social Story
Bathroom
- Brush Teeth - Visual
- Shower Routine - Visual
- Toilet Routine - Visual
- Changing my Pad - Visual
Behavior
- When I'm Upset - Cards
- When I'm Upset / Frustrated / Sad - Visual
- I Need a Sensory Break - Visual
- I'm Working For - Cards
- I Can be Safe - Social Story
- No Hitting - Social Story
- Hands to Myself - Social Story
- When I Feel Worried - Social Story
- When Things Feel Terrible - Social Story
- Private - Social Story
- Relaxation - Brochure
Eating
- Picky Eating - Social Story
- Introducing New Foods - Social Story
- Picky Eating - Handout
- Healthy Eating - Handout
Medical
- Blood Draw Routine - Visual
- Doctor's Visit - First / Then
- Going to Doctor's - Social Story
- Dentist Visit - Visual
- Going to Eye Doctor - Social Story
- Wearing my Medical Bracelet - Social Story
- I Can Wear a Face Mask - Social Story
Family
- My Dad is in the Army - Social Story
Social Events
- Birthday Parties - Handout
Travel
- Airport Travel: Navigating TSA Screening - Handout
Recursos en Español (Resources in Spanish)
Información sobre Autismo y Servicios (Information about Autism and Services)
- Paquete informativo para padres de niños con Trastornos del Espectro Autista (Parent Information Packet)
- ¿Qué es el autismo? (What is Autism?)
- Primeros pasos después de un diagnóstico de autismo (First Steps After an ASD Diagnosis)
- Prueba genética (Genetic Testing)
- Cómo accesar servicios de ABA en la casa a través de MassHealth (Accessing MassHealth In-Home ABA)
- Descripción de euipo de seguridad (Safety Resources)
- Descripción de DDS (DDS Description)
- Lista de Comprobación de Transición (Transition Checklist)
- Tutela (Adult Decision Making)
- Lista de Verificación de Datos al Cumplir 18 Años (Turning 18 Checklist)
Historias y Imágenes (Stories and Visuals)
- Historia de tomar un autobús a la escuela (Taking the Bus to School - Social Story)
- Historia de ir al baño (Going to the Bathroom - Social Story)
- Pasando por la pubertad: Mi menstruación (Going through Puberty: My Period - Social Story)
- Zonas de regulación emocional (Zones of Regulation - Chart)
- Historia de mis manos conmigo (Hands to Myself - Social Story)
- Historia de querer probar una nueva comida (I Want to Try New Foods - Social Story)
- Extracción de sangre y visitor al médico visual (Blood Draw - Visual)
- Historia de ir al consultorio (Going to the Doctor - Social Story)
- Tengo autismo tarjeta (I Have Autism - Cards)
Helpful Websites, Organizations & Resources
- Greater Massachusetts Special-Needs Events (SPED Child & Teen)
- Exceptional Lives
- Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)
- Autism Insurance Resource Center
- Federation for Children with Special Needs
- Massachusetts Advocates for Children
- Massachusetts Autism Commission Resources for Families
- DisabilityInfo.org (New England INDEX)
- Autism Housing Pathways
- Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL)
- Boston University Center for Autism Research Excellence (BU CARE)
- Massachusetts Free Legal Services Guide