This August, we discuss the importance of making informed decisions with back-to-school planning and establishing new schedules and routines; for those transitioning out of school or post-secondary education, we outline resources for housing and independent living, aging, and long-term supports. Lastly, August is National Make-A-Will month and an opportunity to plan for you and your family’s future and well-being.
School Routines & Socialization
- Autism Society Resource: Making Informed Decisions
- Why kids need routine & how to make a visual routine in your home
- Classroom Routines: Preparing Your Child with Autism
- Autism tips for teachers – by an Autistic teacher
- An Educator’s Guide to Autism (English and Spanish)
- OCALI: Routines (video)
Housing & Independent Living
- Autism Society Resource: Housing
- Autism Society Resource: Community Connections – Housing Crisis in the Autism Community
- Medicaid: Long-Term Services and Supports Rebalancing Toolkit
- Autism Housing Network
- A Place in the World: Fueling Housing and Community Options for Adults with Autism and Other Neurodiversities
- No Wrong Door
- List of Centers for Independent Living and State Plan for Independent Living by State
- Housing Help for People with Disabilities
- Key Themes From A Self-Advocate Summit On Community Living
Aging Population: Long Term Services & Support
- Autism Society Resource: Future & Financial Planning
- Medicaid State Waivers List
- A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Medicaid
- Aging and the ADA
- Aging and Disability Resource Centers
- Serving LGBTQI+ People with Disabilities and Older Adults
National Make-A-Will Month
August is National Make-A-Will Month. To help you begin future planning for your loved ones, the Autism Society of America has partnered with FreeWill: a free online resource that guides you through the process of creating your legal will in 20 minutes. Click here to get started.
Public Policy
- Find your representatives here to locate more information about them and their contact information for the district office.
- Use the Autism Society’s Action Center to find issues of top concern
- Refresh your memory on other topics by reading our issues of Capitol Connection.
- Find town halls here.
The Autism Society’s National Helpline is here to support you and provide you with the resources you need. Our Information & Referral Specialists are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (Eastern Time) at 800-3-AUTISM (800-328-8476) or info@autism-society.org.
The Autism Society’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. As the nation’s oldest leading grassroots Autism organization, the Autism Society and its 70+ local affiliates serve over half a million members of the Autism community each year. It envisions a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it – including education, advocacy efforts, and supports and services throughout the lifespan. If you found this article helpful, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation, every bit helps. Donate here!
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