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The Resource library includes descriptions and links to over 100 external publications (books, websites, DVDs etc). To search for a specific topic (for example “classroom strategies”), enter text in the keywords box and click Search. You can narrow your initial search using one of three filter drop-down menus:

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  1. Altogether Autism

    Altogether Autism is a New Zealand organisation that provides information and advice about services for people with ASD and those who care for them. The 'topical information sheets' may be particularly valuable, as they are brief and practical. The site...

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    Altogether Autism

    Altogether Autism is a New Zealand organisation that provides information and advice about services for people with ASD and those who care for them. The 'topical information sheets' may be particularly valuable, as they are brief and practical. The site covers a wide range of topics, including:

    • ASD and adolescence (a set of eight articles)
    • classroom strategies for optimising learning and managing behaviour
    • the transition into adulthood
    • Asperger Syndrome and the new DSM-V.
    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Specific issues for secondary schools

  2. Autism Spectrum Australia

    Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) describes itself as a 'not-for-profit organisation committed to helping people on the autism spectrum achieve their potential'. Although the site is geared primarily to families and young people, there is much to interest other members of...

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    Autism Spectrum Australia

    Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) describes itself as a 'not-for-profit organisation committed to helping people on the autism spectrum achieve their potential'. Although the site is geared primarily to families and young people, there is much to interest other members of school communities. For example:

    • the resources under 'What is autism' include:
      • an article for teachers on how to recognise controversial practices (making the point that these students can’t afford to waste time on ineffective approaches)
      • classroom ideas and considerations for teaching students with ASD and Aspergers
    • the section on themes from research includes:
      • a description of current research into ASD, including diagnosis, identification, and the change in the DSM classification
      • an article on the use of iPads and similar devices, with a rubric for assessing the quality and usefulness of a particular app.

    Features such as a blog and links to video clips provide insight into what ASD means for people with the disorder and those around them.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) .

  3. A.S.P.I.E.S. (Aspergers Syndrome Proficient Information Services)

    A.S.P.I.E.S. is the creation of a person who identifies as having Aspergers Syndrome. It is highly recommended by respected educator Tony Attwood.The site provides information, insights, and resource links for all those with an interest and concern in the welfare...

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    A.S.P.I.E.S. (Aspergers Syndrome Proficient Information Services)

    A.S.P.I.E.S. is the creation of a person who identifies as having Aspergers Syndrome. It is highly recommended by respected educator Tony Attwood.

    The site provides information, insights, and resource links for all those with an interest and concern in the welfare of people with Aspergers, including 'Aspies' themselves as well as parents, professionals, and community support workers.

    Information and resources specifically relevant to education include discussions on teaching techniques, understanding students with Aspergers, and the importance of Individual Education Plans. The section for parents on navigating the school experience relates to Ontario, but includes general principles that are relevant to all.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    A.S.P.I.E.S. (Aspergers Syndrome Proficient Information Services) .

  4. Autism New Zealand

    Autism New Zealand is on a mission 'to improve the quality of life for people with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, those with associated conditions, their family/whānau, and those who support them'.As part of its work to achieve that mission, Autism New...

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    Autism New Zealand

    Autism New Zealand is on a mission 'to improve the quality of life for people with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, those with associated conditions, their family/whānau, and those who support them'.

    As part of its work to achieve that mission, Autism New Zealand funded and was integrally involved in the development of this website. Other work includes the provision of training and support for caregivers and professionals and an information service through which you can access resources on autism.

    Autism New Zealand’s website is itself a resource for learning. For example, it provides:

    • information about autism that is illustrated by video clips
    • insight into what it is like to have ASD or to be the parent or caregiver of a person with ASD
    • a game about emotions that can be used to teach younger children social skills
    • an online shop and library
    • information about training programmes.
    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Autism New Zealand .

  5. Autism Speaks

    Autism Speaks is a large US website that was highly recommended by some of the advisers to this website project. It provides extensive information about ASD and its treatment, along with advice about resources, including an extensive section on digital...

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    Autism Speaks

    Autism Speaks is a large US website that was highly recommended by some of the advisers to this website project. It provides extensive information about ASD and its treatment, along with advice about resources, including an extensive section on digital apps.

    A series of toolkits address specific topics. If working with a student with ASD is a new experience for you, two of these toolkits may be particularly useful.

    The School Community Toolkit supports schools to build communities that interact with students with autism in inclusive ways. There are information sheets for people with different roles in the school community.

    The video clips in the toolkit would be an excellent starting point for building understanding and relationships in your school. These clips give practical advice, suggest strategies, and describe how they have been put into practice. There are more video clips in the resources section.

    Make sure you take a look at the appendix.

    This downloadable 140-page booklet has articles, guides, and examples on topics, including:

    • an article by Ellen Notbothm on 'Ten Things your Student with Autism Wishes you Knew'
    • an article by Paula Kluth on 'Supporting Students with Autism: 10 Ideas for Inclusive Classrooms'
    • organisation, sensory, and behavioural strategies
    • assessments
    • peer supports, including teacher and student manuals for a peer mentoring programme.

    The Transition Toolkit was created to assist families on the journey from adolescence to adulthood. However, others may also find it helpful in building their understandings of how they can support students, parents, and whānau through this critical time.

     The Transition Toolkit is organised around ten topics, which are also used to organise the information and resources in the appendices. The topics are:

    • general resources on transition
    • self-advocacy
    • transition and the IEP
    • community life
    • employment
    • post-secondary education
    • housing
    • legal matters
    • health
    • Internet and technology.

    Note: These resources do not reflect the change in the definition of ASD, separating out Asperger Syndrome from ASD. In addition, some reviewers felt that there is a negative slant to the website, as evidenced in discussion about a search for a cure and a desire to 'fight autism'.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Autism Speaks Inc. .

  6. Ministry of Education: Special Education

    The Special Education section of the Ministry of Education website includes pages on ASD, including   ASD evaluation and research. While the reports are made to the Ministry of Education, they are a treasure trove of evidence that school communities...

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    Ministry of Education: Special Education

    The Special Education section of the Ministry of Education website includes pages on ASD, including   ASD evaluation and research. While the reports are made to the Ministry of Education, they are a treasure trove of evidence that school communities can use for their own decision-making. They include:

    • evaluations of professional development programmes such as Tips for Autism and of parent education programmes such as Early Bird and ASD Plus
    • a review of the effectiveness of applied behavioural analysis
    • an investigation into Māori perspectives of ASD.

    Other research publications dealing more generally with special education include:

    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Leading change, Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Effective schools, Special education and ASD in NZ school settings, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Ministry of Education .

  7. icommunicate: Speech and Communication Therapy

    icommunicate is an Australian-based website dedicated to sharing resources and information to support people with communication difficulties, including those with ASD. The information is reliable, as it is written by qualified speech therapists. There are (or will be) sections on:...

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    icommunicate: Speech and Communication Therapy

    icommunicate is an Australian-based website dedicated to sharing resources and information to support people with communication difficulties, including those with ASD. The information is reliable, as it is written by qualified speech therapists. There are (or will be) sections on:

    • ASD in children: prevalence, causes, and treatment
    • strategies for communication
    • strategies for social skills (see especially the section on social stories)
    • visual strategies
    • strategies for behaviour
    • strategies in the classroom
    • language and cognitive development
    • assistive communication and technology.

     There is also a resource centre with speech and communication downloads and videos. A discussion forum is in development.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions
    Contributed by:

    icommunicate Therapy Limited .

  8. IHC New Zealand

    IHC New Zealand provides support for people with disabilities so that they can be included in the community. Two services are particularly helpful in supporting the inclusion of students with ASD in their local school.The IHC library provides free access...

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    IHC New Zealand

    IHC New Zealand provides support for people with disabilities so that they can be included in the community. Two services are particularly helpful in supporting the inclusion of students with ASD in their local school.

    The IHC library provides free access to a vast array of resources on all aspects of ASD and inclusion, including many of the resources mentioned on this website. There are resources for students as well as for those in their care community. A particularly valuable resource is the Learning Better Together DVD and accompanying booklet that bring together research on inclusion and place it in the context of New Zealand schools. The site also has an Advocacy Toolkit with information sheets and pocket-sized guides for parents and families.

    Many of the resources address aspects of schooling and may be equally useful for educators, as they provide simple explanations of what parents should expect and effective processes for meeting those expectations. Secondary teachers may find the guides on leaving school particularly helpful.

    You can search the library’s catalogue online or request one of the catalogues that have been developed for specific levels of schools. Contact details are:

    • Freephone 0800 442 442
    • Email: librarian@ihc.org.nz

    Issues associated with the education of students with special education needs are are frequently featured in the media. Quite often, these discussions focus on people with ASD. The IHC’s newsletter Hot Issues presents a monthly summary of these topics and provides links to relevant material.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    IHC New Zealand .

  9. You're Going to Love This Kid

    Kluth, P. (2010). You're Going To Love This Kid! Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom. Baltimore, MA: Brookes.Kluth, P. (2011). You're Going To Love This Kid! A Professional Development Package for Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive...

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    You're Going to Love This Kid

    Kluth, P. (2010). You're Going To Love This Kid! Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom. Baltimore, MA: Brookes.

    Kluth, P. (2011). You're Going To Love This Kid! A Professional Development Package for Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom. Baltimore, MA: Brookes/Landlocked Films. (DVD and facilitator guide)

    See also Paula Kluth's introductory video clip You're Going To Love This Kid!

    You can also find an article by Paula Kluth on “Supporting Students with Autism: 10 Ideas for Inclusive Classrooms” on the Autism Speaks website.

    The title of these resources by renowned educationalist Paula Kluth is indicative of the tone throughout all her work – Kluth loves students with ASD for who they are as unique individuals and for the way they enrich the lives of those around them.

     Reviews of Kluth’s work emphasise the practical nature of the strategies and resources she provides, her commitment to inclusion, and the strong foundation on research. The 2010 book and professional development package include observation forms and checklists that could be used to review your practice and make decisions about what to do. Examples, case studies, and the DVD show that the approaches she suggests do work. They include checklists for auditing aspects of school and classroom practice, including whether the school is inclusive and whether classrooms are comfortable for students with ASD. Advice is provided on how the materials can be used for professional learning, both in the book and in the manual accompanying the DVD.

    Before purchasing a copy of her resources, you may like to access a copy on loan from Autism New Zealand and/or view the video clips available on the Internet. The introductory video is available here, but you can also find other extracts by typing in the words “You're going to love this kid!” and “DVD”.

    One of the features of Paula’s website is a set of readings on ASD, inclusive schooling, differentiated instruction, and literacy.

    Resources for:
    Further learning , Taking action , Others' stories
    Relevant to:
    Leading change, Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Understanding inclusion, Audit, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices, Managing transitions, Specific issues for secondary schools
    Contributed by:

    Kluth, P. 2010 .

  10. Educating Children with Autism

    Lord, C., and McGee, J. (eds.) (2001). Educating Children with Autism. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.The age, size, and place of development of this extensive literature review limit its value, especially in light of the subsequent publications of the New...

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    Educating Children with Autism

    Lord, C., and McGee, J. (eds.) (2001). Educating Children with Autism. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

    The age, size, and place of development of this extensive literature review limit its value, especially in light of the subsequent publications of the New Zealand Autism Spectrum Guideline (Ministries of Health and Education, 2008). Nevertheless, it covers a wide range of topics in great detail and with considerable authority.

    Resources for:
    Further learning
    Relevant to:
    Understanding autism spectrum disorder, Building inclusive school cultures, Producing inclusive school policies, Evolving inclusive practices
    Contributed by:

    Lord, C., and McGee, J. 2001 Washington, DC: National Academy Press..

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