I add to this list on a consistent basis so check back often!
Websites:
TACA (Talk About Curing Autism) - very family friendly site full of resources including first steps after diagnosis, diet foods and sample menus, and local groups to meet.
Age of Autism - full of information and other resources concerning every aspect of Autism.
Autism Research Institute - focus on diagnosis and treatment, and the DAN (Defeat Autism Now) movement.
Generation Rescue - Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey's organization devoted to reversing Autism and it's symptoms.
Autism One - a site with tons of resources and info, but also great for networking and meeting others
Parents (Autism Search Results) - Parents magazine website has a lot of good articles, catered to us everyday parents.
50 Great Blogs and Links for Autism Teacher (and Parents) - This is a great resource of the best Autism sites.
Books:
Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
Told from a child with Autism's perspective, this is the most meaningful book I have read since Jaylen's diagnosis. It is simple, yet full of information. It is a quick read, yet I refer to it often still now.
My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete
A great book for kids affected by Autism personally, or through someone they know who is diagnosed. This is a bedtime book for us once a week. My son loves it and picks it often, even though he has yet to realize why he is like Charlie. Read my full review.
Social Networking Groups:
People who know me know that I am an active social networker. Here are a few sites and groups I belong to that have been great finds for me.
Blog Net News - Autism Section - a social site for those of us who blog about Autism
autism-pdd.net - a great forum with tons of support. There are many people who are on the spectrum posting to this site which I just love and admire.
Autism Key - another great active forum
Autism Channel - another great active forum
