Handling Challenging Behaviors in Child Care and at Home: Autism
This list contains a variety of resources associated with handling the challenging behaviors of autism in childcare and at home.
IEL Resource
- Tip Sheet: Autism: Be Aware of the Signs
Web Resources
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
also in SpanishSource: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that are caused by an abnormality in the brain. Children with ASDs tend to have problems with social and communication skills. They also are likely to repeat certain behaviors and resist change in their daily activities. ASDs begin during childhood and last throughout a person’s life. This online source discusses symptoms, prevalence, treatment, and additional resources.
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Autism Resource Guide
also in SpanishSource: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
This resource guide includes books, videos, organizations, articles and other resources related to Autism.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
also in SpanishSource: American Academy of Pediatrics
This article includes early signs of ASDs, definitions of the different types, diagnosis methods, and strategies to help a child with an ASD.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
also in SpanishSource: KidsHealth
This article explains that children with autism have differences in the way their brains develop and process information. This can cause language delays and behavior problems. Symptoms and severity vary from child to child. New research can help diagnose and begin treatment for an autism disorder in a child at an early age.
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Early Childcare Provider’s Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviors
Source: Autism Speaks
The purpose of this toolkit is to present ways for early childcare providers to better manage challenging behaviors in a childcare setting.
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Educating Children with Autism
Source: National Academic Press
This online book includes chapters on problem behaviors and instructional strategies for children with autism.
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Sesame Street and Autism : See Amazing in All Children
also in SpanishSource: Sesame Street
This initiative offers families ways to manage common challenges, to simplify everyday activities, and to grow connections and support from family, friends, and community.
About this Resource
- Resource List
Setting(s) for which the article is intended:
- Child Care Center
- Family Child Care
- Home
- Preschool Program
Intended audience(s):
- Parents / Family
- Teachers / Service providers
Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
- Preschoolers (Age 3 Through Age 5)