Autism Support
The Autism Spectrum
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 54 children is on the Autism Spectrum. We hear the term Autism Spectrum often, but what exactly does it mean?
In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association grouped five neurodevelopmental disorders into a single diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Before that, they were five distinct disorders:
- Autistic Disorder
- Asperger Syndrome
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Rett Syndrome
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Today, Autism Spectrum Disorder is categorized by the amount of support an individual will need:
- Level 1: Requiring Support
- Level 2: Requiring Substantial Support
- Level 3: Requiring Very Substantial Support
The Autism Spectrum
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 54 children is on the Autism Spectrum. We hear the term Autism Spectrum often, but what exactly does it mean?
In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association grouped five neurodevelopmental disorders into a single diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Before that, they were five distinct disorders:
- Autistic Disorder
- Asperger Syndrome
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Rett Syndrome
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Today, Autism Spectrum Disorder is categorized by the amount of support an individual will need:
- Level 1: Requiring Support
- Level 2: Requiring Substantial Support
- Level 3: Requiring Very Substantial Support
ABA Centers of America is an ABA therapy treatment center for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Many families find they are not sure what to do after receiving a diagnosis. Our goal with this page is to create a resource center with websites and information about autism that will guide families at every stage of development as well as adults with autism.
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Top Autism Sites
Autism Speaks
The largest advocacy organization in the U.S. for individuals with autism
HelpGuide Autism
Collection of articles aimed at those new to the autism community
NH Parent Information Center
Helping parents with early intervention and special education
VeryWellHealth Autism
Easy-to-understand and up-to-date autism health care information
NH Family Voices Autism Connection
Resources for families raising children with ASD/NDD
Lots of practical information and tools with a special emphasis on safety
New Hampshire Government and Education Programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Insurance law for ASD
NH Dept. of Education
Forms for special education
New Hampshire Family Voices
Directory of NH Family Support Agencies
NH Health and Human Services
Family-Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESS)
Parent Information Center
Guide to special education process
NH Health and Human Services
Bureau of Developmental Services
New Hampshire Children’s Trust
Community-based family support
Legal Help/Advocacy
NH Disabilities Rights Center
Legal information for people with developmental disabilities
Special Education Advocacy and Consulting
Help with the special education system
Recreation, Camps & Community Activities
Granite State Music Therapy
Music therapy and piano lessons
The Laura Foundation
Recreational programs
NH Vocational Rehabilitation
Help with employment and financial independence