Social and Emotional Learning Resources

Project ExSEL http://pd.ilt.columbia.edu/projects/exsel/teachers/teacherslessons.htm

Do 2 Learn: http://www.dotolearn.com/

Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) http://www.casel.org/programs/activities.php

Additional Autism Resources

Autism Society of America: Promotes lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families through advocacy, public awareness, education and research programs.www.autism-society.org

Autism Network International: An autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for people with autism.www.autreat.com

Autism Research Institute: Conducts research and disseminates research-based information on the cause, prevention and treatment of autism and related disorders.www.autism.com

Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation: This foundation provides grants to programs that enrich the lives of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Grants are also provided to programs addressing these challenges as they relate to adolescents and adults with ASD. www.djfiddlefoundation.org

The Help Group: A nonprofit organization serving children with special needs related to autism, Asperger’s disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, mental retardation, abuse and emotional problems.www.thehelpgroup.com

Internet Special Education Resources: An online directory of professionals, organizations and schools that provide information and support for educators, counselors and parents in dealing with children with autism and Asperger’s syndrome.www.iser.com

National Autism Association: Educates and empowers families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights.www.nationalautismassociation.org

OASIS@MAAPA: single resource for families, individuals and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger’s syndrome and autism, providing articles; educational resources; links to local, national and international support groups.www.aspergersymdrome.org

US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA): A nonprofit organization for autism and Asperger education, support and solutions with a goal to provide the opportunity for individuals with autism spectrum disorders to achieve their fullest potential.www.usautism.org

US Asperger’s Association: A nonprofit organization focused on helping raise awareness and funds to help in the diagnosis and treatment of Asperger’s.www.aspiehelp.org

Autism Resources

For those of you working with students with on the autism spectrum, take a look at these helpful resources:

Autism Speaks General Strategies: http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/General_Strategies.pdf

Autism Speaks Resources: http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/Resources.pdf#page=10

Autism Speaks Appendix: http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/Appendix.pdf

Social Narrative Bank: http://kansasasd.com/node/9

Do 2 Learn: http://www.do2learn.com/

Social Skills Tool Box: http://www.do2learn.com/organizationtools/SocialSkillsToolbox/index.htm

Young Adults with Autism: http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/resources/adults.php

Model Me Kids Videos: http://www.modelmekids.com/

Autism Speaks: http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Some Other Special Populations

Some other special populations career counselors oftentimes work with are ex-offenders, retirees looking for new work, and persons with disabilities. Check back for updated resources regarding these populations.

Ex-Offenders:

National Institute of Corrections: http://nicic.gov/

Persons with Disabilities:

Disability.gov: http://www.disability.gov/employment

Job Accommodation Network: http://askjan.org/

Enable America: http://www.enableamerica.org/index.html?gclid=CI7n5dDuqqMCFQwIswod3xHR4Q

AAPD Employment Resources: http://www.aapd.com/site/c.pvI1IkNWJqE/b.5612009/k.62C1/Employment_Resources.htm

Entry Point! Internships: http://ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint/

Getting Hired: http://gettinghired.com/

Re-Careering:

AARP Employment: http://www.aarp.org/work/

Vocation Vacations: http://www.vocationvacations.com/