MCPAP Clinical Conversations (webinars):
March 23, 2021: Management of Psychiatric Symptoms in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
By: Carrie Vaudreuil, MD
View PowerPoint slideshow here.
January 26, 2021: Screening Toddlers for Autism in the General Pediatrics Office: Pitfalls and Opportunities
By: Erik von Hahn, MD and Charles Hannum, MD
View PowerPoint slideshow here
New resources (1/14/2024)
MCPAP ASD Clinical Pearls:
https://www.mcpap.com/pdf/ASDPearls.pdf
Management of Psychiatric Symptoms in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Guidelines for PCPs https://www.mcpap.com/pdf/ASDGuidelines.pdf
Video on Autism and Trauma: The Intersection: Nancy Roosa, PsyD
https://harvard.zoom.us/rec/play/65x_JuGp_243S9bAtQSDV_YrW9TrLv-sh3JN8vIKmB60VHYLZwanY-cQMeYbetrZm8kLV1J7E1pULHYi?_x_zm_rhtaid=383&_x_zm_rtaid=jrkCmOhAS3OqENgG-YJ6fA.1585148186059.90e49562f849d9b6130b0e87e3c92eea&continueMode=true
Autism Diagnosis in Primary Care
https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/autism/autism-diagnosis-in-primary-care/
Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/145/1/e20193447/36917/Identification-Evaluation-and-Management-of?autologincheck=redirected
AAP HealthyChildren.org patient education information:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Autism/Pages/default.aspx?_gl=1*f22ftn*_ga*MTU2ODYxODg3Ny4xNzA1MTYyMDU3*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*MTcwNTI1MzQ1Mi41LjEuMTcwNTI1Mzg3OC4wLjAuMA..
A Multisystem Approach to Improving Autism Care
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/152/5/e2022060584/194343/A-Multisystem-Approach-to-Improving-Autism-Care
An Example of a Region’s Autism Care Guide for PCPs from the DC AAP:
https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/cnhs-site/files/advocacy-and-outreach/dc-autism-collaborative/asd-resource-toolkit.pdf
TEACCH® Autism Program https://teacch.com/
And the TEACCH Tips for Families in English and Spanish: https://teacch.com/resources/teacch-tips/
And toy suggestions for Families with Autism
https://teacch.com/resources/great-toys-for-individuals-with-autism/
Boston Medical Center Autism Program:
Resource Guide with various tools including social stories/routine boards: https://www.bmc.org/pediatrics-autism-program/resources
Safety Guide for Children with Autism: https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/Safety-Guide-2022.pdf
Navigating ASD (in English; many other languages available): https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/Navigating%20Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorder_%20A%20comprehensive%20guide%20for%20families%20%281%29.pdf
Summer Camp Guide:
https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2023-03/2023%20Summer%20Guide.pdf
Back to School Guide:
https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Pediatrics%20-%20Autism/Back-to-School-Guide-2019.pdf
Genetic Testing:
https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/GeneticTestingandAutism.pdf
2017 Boston Parents Guide to Special Education
https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Pediatrics%20-%20Autism/resources/ABCD-Parents-Guide-To-Special-Education.pdf
2017 Autism Insurance Guide:
https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Pediatrics%20-%20Autism/Autism-Program-2017-Insurance-Guide.pdf
Department of Developmental Services Fact Sheet:
https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Pediatrics%20-%20Autism/resources/DDS%20Description.pdf
Applying for SSI for Children with ASD:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/apply-child.html
How to Make a Referral to ABA Services (multiple languages available):
https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/Patient_Care/Specialty_Care/Pediatrics%20-%20Autism/ABA%20Referral%20Process%20for%20Caregivers_Final.pdf
Massachusetts Autism Resources:
Resources for families — autism
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/resources-for-families-autism
Massachusetts Autism Resource Centers:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/autism-support-centers-list
Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit for Young Children (for first 100 days after diagnosis): https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/100-day-kit-young-children
Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit for School-Age Children (for families after diagnosis)
https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/100-day-kit-school-age-children
Autism Speaks Family Resources in Portuguese:
https://www.autismspeaks.org/resources-portuguese
Autism Speaks Family Resources in Non-English Languages:
https://www.autismspeaks.org/non-english-resources
Mass Advocates: Autism Special Education Legal Support Center
YOUR RIGHTS TO SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES:
Mass Advocates Special Ed Autism Brochure (other languages also available)
Information for Kids with Autism: https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/autism.html
Video Series for parents that is also great for care teams: Everyday ABA:
https://www.bmc.org/pediatrics-autism-program/parent-training-everyday-aba
Digital Social Stories for an autistic child going to the hospital: http://myhospitalstory.org/mobile/index.html
Video Series for parents and care teams: Autism 101:
https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/autism-spectrum-center/resources/boston-childrens-hospital-resources
