10 useful websites for educating autistic children

Special Em’s has compiled 10 useful websites for educating autistic children, featuring many educational resources and teaching methods recommended by experts for children in general and autistic children in particular. Some websites are developed by non-profit organizations, hospitals, research institutes, while others are built by parents of autistic children. 

Children with special needs always require a lot of attention from families, schools, and society. They have special needs, strengths, and weaknesses, as reflected by the term ‘autism spectrum.’ Therefore, parents and educators are always updating educational methods, lessons, and diverse play activities to choose what is most suitable for the children. 

Top 10 websites for educating autistic children

1. Autism Speaks – https://www.autismspeaks.org/parent

This is one of the leading websites on autism spectrum disorders. Autism Speaks not only provides knowledge but also serves as a network connecting parents, experts, and researchers on autism spectrum disorders. Topics on special education, definitions, or educational methods and interventions are scientifically organized and easily searchable. 

The highlight of this website is its source of information – authoritative knowledge recognized internationally. This is also one of the major concerns for parents because in searching for information on autism spectrum disorders, parents receive various streams of information that are difficult to verify. 

2. Autism Society – https://autismsociety.org/

Like Autism Speaks, Autism Society addresses general knowledge about autism spectrum disorders, connecting families with autism experts abroad. Although it doesn’t have as many resources as Autism Speaks, it is a reliable connection channel for families with autistic children.

3. Child Mind Institute – https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-autism/

Child Mind Institute is a website on mental health care for children in general. Within it, topics for autistic children are detailed by specific subjects. Some topics that parents or teachers may be interested in:

– How to detect the risk of autism spectrum disorders in children?

– Issues regarding the sensory perception of autistic children

– Common behavioral intervention therapies, etc.

4. Embrace Autism – https://embrace-autism.com/

Different from other purely informational websites on autism spectrum disorders, Embrace Autism is designed with a youthful, dynamic interface along with scientifically organized and easily trackable information.

The Q&A contents are summarized and presented in an easy-to-follow format for parents to follow, learn, or search. Additionally, the articles include specific evidence and case studies.

5. Children’s Hospital 1 – https://nhidong.org.vn/cau-lac-bo-ba-me-c55.aspx

One of the reputable sources of information on pediatric healthcare in general is Children’s Hospital 1. On the official website, consultants from Children’s Hospital 1 provide specific information about common diseases and conditions in children and many useful tips for parents to cope with children’s illnesses or self-treat at home.

6. Central Children’s Hospital – https://benhviennhitrunguong.gov.vn/suc-khoe-va-benh-ly-tre-em

Like the Children’s Hospital 1 website, the Central Children’s Hospital website is also one of the reputable websites that have provided information on autistic children as well as limitations in behavior, sensory perception, etc., of children.

7. The Autism Therapy Group – https://atgtogether.com/resources/

The Autism Therapy Group has many documents on autism spectrum disorders as well as knowledge for parents in the form of e-books or blog posts. Parents can easily follow and store this useful knowledge while educating autistic children.

8. Autism Parenting Magazine – https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-resources-parents/

Autism Parenting Magazine specializes in releasing free e-magazines about Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is also a place where many experts’ knowledge and research are concentrated, with high value. Parents can explore this website as a comprehensive source of useful knowledge when educating autistic children.

9. A365 – https://a365.vn/

A365 is known as a Vietnamese website with a lot of information about autism spectrum disorders, as well as training courses for parents to teach autistic children at home. Therefore, A365 also has reliable materials on autism spectrum disorders, providing comprehensive knowledge from overview to details about autistic children, especially the difficulties they face along with appropriate educational methods.

10. ASAT – https://asatonline.org/for-educators/

ASAT stands for the Association for Science in Autism Treatment. When accessing the link above, parents and teachers can easily find useful information or knowledge about autism spectrum disorders divided into specific fields or topics

Top Educational Resource Websites for Autistic Children

1. Empowered Parents – https://empoweredparents.co/  

One of the very familiar websites for many parents and teachers because it regularly updates many interesting lessons. There are many free downloadable learning materials on this platform. The lessons are also easy to apply for parents to teach at home.

In addition, this website also has many useful materials for teachers to manage and organize activities in the classroom.

2. Turtle Diary – https://www.turtlediary.com/ 

Turtle Diary is also a useful website for preschool teachers, special education teachers to find teaching materials, interesting lessons for children at a young age. These lessons are easily printable and applicable immediately in teaching sessions.

With increasingly rich and reputable sources of information mentioned above, it is hoped that parents and teachers can continuously update to better support autistic children. Besides, Vietnamese experts can also contribute to developing specific materials for autistic children and young families in the future, keeping pace with countries like the US, Australia, Singapore in supporting children and families with autism spectrum disorders.

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