Resources / Related Links

Autism Navigator – a unique collection of web-based tools and courses that uses extensive video footage to bridge the gap between science and community practice

CDC’s Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns – tools and best practices for professionals for monitoring the development of children in your care and talking about it with their parents

Autism Certification Center – gives families and service providers tools to ensure they are equipped to effectively care for, support, educate, employ, or work with individuals on the autism spectrum from early childhood to young adulthood

Autism Internet Modules – provides high-quality information and professional development for anyone who supports, instructs, works with or lives with someone with autism

Vroom – daily suggestions for parents to promote development

First Words Project – provides handouts and resources to identify early signs of developmental language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and other communication delays in children from 9 to 24 months of age

Autism Speaks – learn the early signs of autism

Autism Speaks Toolkit – learn what steps to take the first 100 days after an autism diagnosis

Kennedy Krieger Institute – early signs of autism video tutorial

OCALI Guide for Families – a four-step guide for Ohio parents on what to do next

CDC – Autism prevalence and information

Dr. Solomon’s Research – a study conducted by the PLAY Project founder, providing evidence as to why the PLAY Project is effective

OCALI Family Center – connects families to the information they need regarding services, supports, training and resources, including the free OCALI Lending Library

Help Me Grow – early intervention information for Ohio families

ASHA Leader – information about providing early intervention in natural environments

The National Professional Development Center on ASD – free professional resources for teachers, therapists and technical assistance providers who work with individuals with ASD

Easter Seals – Make the First Five Count – provides information on why the first five years of life lay the foundation for a child’s long-term well-being and provides a developmental screening tool

Zero to Three – provides helpful tools, resources and information for families on the first three years of their child’s life

DIR Floortime Coalition of California – parents, families and professionals promoting parent and family choice in treatments
– Handouts with DIR developmental levels

Profectum – The most comprehensive collection of materials and experienced faculty on the FCD and DIR model