From diagnosis through adult life, Autism Speaks is here to help. Our Tool Kits and roadmaps offer information and guidance to help people with autism reach their full potential.

In this edition of E-Speaks, read about how Autism Speaks provided Nathan and Deirdre with the information and resources that they needed. You’ll also find our top Tool Kits for children, adolescents and adults.

Autism Speaks Tool Kits designed to provide crucial resources

Meet Nathan, 52, and Daylen, 9. Both have different strengths and challenges, need varying levels of support and have navigated different autism journeys to this point in their lives. One commonality they share is that they and their families have relied on Autism Speaks for resources along the way.

Explore our Tool Kits and find the support you need

Autism Speaks is committed to providing the autism community with resources to meet each person and family's unique needs. Here, you can view three of our most frequently downloaded resources.

Top resources for children with autism

The growth and development that happens in childhood creates the foundation for the rest of a person's life. That's why it is critical that your child with autism is getting the best early support possible. Here are some of our most frequently downloaded resources to direct you as you advocate for your child and guide them through their early years.

Top resources for adolescents with autism

Adolescence is a critical time for any child—but it’s especially important for children with autism. Once an autistic child reaches adolescence, it is time for them and their families to develop a transition plan that builds the goals and skills necessary to succeed in adult life. This might include considerations about post-secondary education, financial planning and future housing arrangements. Here, you can view our most frequently downloaded resources to support adolescents with autism.

Roadmap to Housing and Residential Supports for Autistic Adults

This personalized, interactive Roadmap offers a series of goals and resources to support autistic adults in their search for independent housing. Each goal in the Roadmap will guide you through key action steps, including learning about and applying for supports, developing routines for daily living and navigating changes in your living situation.

Transition Roadmap to Meaningful Employment

Graduating from school and transitioning to the workforce is an important and exciting milestone. However, many young adults with autism face unique challenges finding and keeping a job. This Roadmap can help you navigate your journey to employment by giving you information about employment options, transportation services, self-advocacy strategies and more.

Top resources for adults with autism

Some adults with autism face unique challenges navigating the world. Challenges can range from finding a job to living as independently as possible. Autism Speaks is committed to helping adults navigate some of these challenges with our range of Tool Kits and roadmaps. Here, you can view our most frequently downloaded resources to support adults with autism.