WEBSITES:
- https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide
- This website offers resources, including where to get an Autism Diagnosis, based on your location.
- https://exceptionallives.org/louisiana
- This website offers resources based on families’ zip code location.
- https://www.thewatsoninstitute.org/
- This website offers video tutorials, discussion boards, etc., covering a wide range of topics involving ABA therapy.
- https://autisminternetmodules.org/
- Similar to the Watson Institute, this website offers free video tutorials with knowledge checks to ensure understanding of concepts.
SUPPORT GROUPS:
- Bayou Chapter Autism Society Support Group https://bayouautism.org
- Bayou Land Families Helping Families http://blfhf.org/
- This resource is a local organization that offers classes on IEP’s, parent to parent support, and information about environmental supports that may be helpful. There is a tab on the website labeled “resources.”
OTHER:
- Ascent Health https://www.ascentlife.org/
- Address: 1198 Barrow Street, Houma LA 70360
- Phone: 985-232-3930
- This agency offers wrap around services for those dealing with complex social, behavioral, or mental health issues (ages 5-20). They assist with any type of service needed and act as a point of contact.
- Parenting with Science by Leanne Page, BCBA
- This book is like an introduction to some very basic ABA concepts. It is a quick and easy to read text with real life examples, visuals, and more.