There are many online resources for parents.

Below are various websites to get started:

• Start by reading the “100 Day Kit” on The Autism Speaks Website: 
  • Children diagnosed at age 4 years or under: https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/100-day-kit-young-children
  • Children diagnosed at age 5-13 years: https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/100-day-kit-school-age-children
• The Child Mind Institute (NYC) also has a complete guide to Autism which can be found here: https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-autism/
• Previous webinar recordings by the NYP Autism Task Force here: https://www.nyp.org/pediatrics/autismtaskforce/webinar-recordings
• Pathfinders for Autism: https://pathfindersforautism.org/
• The Autism Society of America: https://autismsociety.org/

Books that we recommend for caregivers of children with Autism:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Every Parent Needs to Know (2nd Edition) by Rosenblatt & Carbone
• Quirky Kids: Understanding and Supporting Your Child With Developmental Differences by Klass and Costello

It is important to provide your child with early behavioral interventions. These can be provided through:

• Early Intervention for children under 3 years of age
• The Department of Education (DOE) should provide supports through an individualized education plan (IEP) for children 3 years of age and older
• Your insurance company, such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) or additional speech/occupational therapy
• Paying privately for these services
• State supports, in NYC this is called the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)

Social Skills Group:

• YAI has a group in Manhattan, which covers topics like friendships, communication, social boundaries, awareness of others, and more. Call YAI at 212-273-6182 or visit: https://www.yai.org/services/social-skills-groups-adolescents-and-young-adults-autism-spectrum-manhattan

• The Seaver Center for Autism at Mount Sinai has ongoing research studies that may offer free treatment to children with ASD, even if your insurance isn’t accepted: https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/seaver

Parent Supports:

• Sinergia Autism Initiative
• Westchester Institute for Human Development has events/webinars for parents
• ADAPT Community Network
• QSAC.com
• YAI
• INCLUDEnyc

• JCC Manhattan
• Child Mind Institute
• Autism Speaks Autism Response Team: can call 1-888-288-4762 or fill out the online form and the team can connect you with tools/resources