Free Resources:
- Autism Speaks – Parent’s Guide to Autism (www.autismspeaks.org)
- Free toolkits on navigating diagnosis, behavior management, and school support.
- National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder (NPDC) (autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu)
- Evidence-based strategies with practical guides for parents and educators.
- The Autism Community in Action (TACA) (www.tacanow.org)
- Free parent mentorship, webinars, and practical support.
- Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules (AFIRM) (afirm.fpg.unc.edu)
- Free self-paced training on evidence-based practices for autism.
Paid or Membership-Based Resources:
- Autism Navigator (www.autismnavigator.com)
- Online parent courses on early intervention, communication strategies, and behavior support.
- Relias Academy – Autism Training for Parents (www.reliasacademy.com)
- Paid courses on ABA strategies, social skills, and managing challenging behaviors.
- STAR Autism Support (www.starautismsupport.com)
- Parent-friendly resources based on evidence-based teaching strategies.
Video-Based Learning:
- YouTube Channels
- Autism Speaks – Videos on communication and behavior strategies.
- How to ABA – Practical ABA-based strategies for parents.
- MIND Institute (UC Davis) (www.health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute)
- Free video resources and training for families.
