Understanding Evidence-Based Interventions for Autism
- Beware of Non-Evidence-Based Treatments | Autism Science Foundation
For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions | Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Where to Find Neurodivergent Community
- Autastic.com: a peer-led comunity for late-identified autistics. Check out their global adult autism services map, BIPOC support, and free community space.
- ADHD/ADD Strategies Support Group on Facebook, hosted by Unconventional Organisation. (Listen to our podcast interviewing this group’s founder, Skye: ADHD Strategies at Work with Skye Rapson)
- ADDA.org is the world’s largest organization dedicated exclusively to helping adults with ADHD to live better lives. They offer a members-only exclusive community, support groups, webinars, courses, and much more for a very reasonable price.
- Full Spectrum Agency runs in-person meet-ups in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area, AND online peer support meetings through Zoom. See their Autistic Adults Meetup, their Friends and Family Group, and their Boston Chapter. You can download their flyer here.
Community Partners
- If you live in Colorado, are disabled, and need home care, (or are the home caregiver to a disabled individual) Abby Care can help you get paid by Medicaid. Download their English flyer | Spanish flyer.
- Do you know an adult with IDD (18+) in New Jersey, Colorado, or Michigan that needs support accessing resources? iddeate is a Colorado-based nonprofit that uses crowdfunding to connect adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to resources not typically funded through the state or federal government. Here’s their flyer.
- Next Steps Consulting serves individuals across the lifespan connecting them to autism and neurodiversity-related services and support. They specialize in making adult and pediatric referrals for autism-informed evaluations, therapy, coaching, advocacy, educational, and employment services providers. Download their flyer.
