education: FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS
Learn more about resources and support for autistic individuals and families of autistic children, adolescents, and adults. Whether you are just beginning your journey of navigating care or continuing your search for services, resources, and support, this page is for you!
Self-Help and advocacy
I am Autistic
Learn about what autism spectrum disorder is and how it may present in different individuals.
Signs of Trauma
Learn about signs of trauma in autistic individuals.
TIP Sheet for Black Parents: After the Diagnosis
This guide was created by Black parents of autistic individuals to provide tips and things that helped them during and after receiving the diagnosis.
Masking: Embracing my true self
Positive Affirmations to combat masking and embrace all of your special and unique characteristics.
Productivity Guide
A productivity guide for Neurodivergent Individuals-created by Callum and Nadia Autistic Self-Advocates
School Letters
Sample letters to use when communicating with school professionals. Developed by DREDF.
Autism & Girls
“Autism, Girls, and Keeping it all Inside” developed by the Autism Girls Network.
Books
“Afrotistic”
The story of a Black autistic teen, finding her way to accepting herself and finding community.
“Autism Is My Super Blessing Vol. 1: My Neurodiversity Freedom Narrative”
The story of Antonio Meyers: Autism is my super blessing .
“The Resistance, Persistence and Resilience of Black Families Raising Children with Autism”
You are not alone. Read about the journey Black families face as they navigate the diagnostic and treatment service delivery system.
“Autistic and Black”
Experiences of growth, progress, and empowerment from the lives of Black autistic individuals.
“The Reason I Jump”
A memoir written by a Japanese autistic teenager, a glimpse into how he thinks, feels, and perceives the world around him.
Videos
Philly Autism Project: Autism for African American Families
You are not alone. The Philadelphia Autism Project presents a film on the experience of Black families of autistic youth.
Philly Autism Project: Autism for Asian Families
You are not alone. The Philadelphia Autism Project presents a film on the experience of Asian families of autistic youth.
A Black Autistic Female Adult Perspective
TJ is autistic and discusses her experience communicating orally and with assistive devices.
Autism in the African American Community: The Story of Two Families
You are not alone. Listen to the personal experience of two African American families raising their autistic child.
The Proud Family: Family Reactions to Bebe’s Autism Evaluation
Watch a positive representation in TV of the experience some Black families may face when given an autism diagnosis.
Philly Autism Project: Autism Para Familias Latinas
You are not alone. The Philadelphia Autism Project presents a film on the experience of Latine families of autistic youth.
Minnesota DHS: Autism in Indigenous Communities
You are not alone. The Minnesota DHS presents a film on the experience of Indigenous families of autistic youth.
Transition to Adulthood
Transition & Employment Guide
Transition Planning Guide for Autistic Teens Preparing to Enter Adulthood: Developed by the Texas Transition Student-Centered Transitions Network
Transition Assessment Assistance
Transition Assessment Tips to Prepare for Post-Secondary Transition Planning: Developed by The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
