I need info on autism?

Question

I'm volunteering with my friend every other sunday. We have to watch over kids that have autism. We don't really know anything about autism. any help?

Answer 1

Approach this as a learning opportunity for yourself.

And approach it without any prejudgement.

You'll do fine.

Answer 2

http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Answer 3

Autism Society of America

http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageS...

Types of Autism

http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/unders...

Autism Myths

http://autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/...

1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Raising-C...

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

http://www.southflorida.com/sfparenting/...

Answer 4

check this out it gives a good idea what autism is.

http://www.childbrain.com/pddq3.shtml

Answer 5

The audio podcasts at www.mic.mypodcast.com are really good. And they are free. Midnight In Chicago, the creators of the famous "Countdown to Midnight" CD put them out.  

Answer 6

I would not get any info from Autism Speaks. There is a petition against them:

Go here to sign it:  http://www.autism-hub.co.uk/autism-speak...

Many autistics find them offensive, as seen by the over 1,500 people signing the petition.