At CAAT, we strive to provide the most comprehensive care possible. We believe that broad support systems are key for maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle. We would like to provide a list of resources and organizations to aid individuals with social disorders and their families.
National Organizations
- Autism Society of America
- Autism Speaks
- National Autism Association
- Organization for Autism Research
- Autism Service Dogs of America
- 4 Paws for Ability
Local Organizations
District of Columbia
- The Arc of the District of Columbia, Inc.
- DC Autism Parents
- DC Center for Therapeutic Recreation
- KEEN of Greater DC
- Dreams for Kids
Maryland
Art and Music Therapy
Other Resources for Parents
- Clinical Symptoms of Autism
- Early Warning Signs of Autism
- TED Talks (Grit: The power of passion and perseverance)
- Wrightslaw
- Special Needs Kids Info
- Mindset by Carol Dweck
- Power of Believing that you can improve by Carol Dweck
- Drive by Daniel Pink
- RSA Animates Video is based on Daniel Pink’s Drive Theory of Motivation
- Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success byMarshall Duke and colleagues
- A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member, and Teacher Needs to Know by Fred Volkmar
- Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships by Temple Grandin
- TED Talks (Kate Griggs- Dyslexia)
- TED Talks (Dean Bragonier- Dyslexia)