After the Diagnosis Booklet Available in Spanish

The booklet, "After the Diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Resource for Families Whose Child is Newly Diagnosed", is now available in Spanish. The booklet answers the question many families ask: "Now that we have the diagnosis, what can I do for my child?" This booklet provides a first step towards experiencing some relief, and finding hope and needed guidance for a family and child with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

This booklet and other IRCA materials can be ordered at:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/irca-materials-request

A printer-friendly version of the "After the Diagnosis" booklet in Spanish can be found at: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/defiles/IRCA/AftertheDiagnosisBooklet_SPANISH.pdf

After the Diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder

The folks at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism in a collaborative effort with numerous organizations have put together a new brochure to help families who have children with a new diagnosis on the spectrum. This free booklet, “After the Diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Resource for Families Whose Child is Newly Diagnosed,” includes information on what it means to have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, what services and supports are available, funding, and a state resource list.

To read more about it and to place an order, please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/after-the-diagnosis-booklet%22

Act Early: Indiana's Roadmap to Services

A new publication developed by Indiana University centers and the Indiana State Department of Health encourages parents to have their young children evaluated if they suspect autism and provides guidance for professional evaluations.

The free brochure, "Roadmap to Services: When You Are Concerned Your Young Child May Have an Autism Disorder," includes information on the early signs of autism in the areas of communication, social skills and restrictive or repetitive interests, along with steps for obtaining a diagnosis and where to find services and support.

The publication is one of a number of materials being developed with help from an Act Early grant awarded to Indiana and other states by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The grant focuses on reducing the average age of diagnosis of children with autism as well as gaining earlier access to intervention services. The Indiana Resource Center for Autism and Riley Child Development Center at IU and other stakeholders partnered with the State Department of Health to develop the materials.

For more information, please visit: http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3586