Resources – Synergy Autism Center

Recommended Resources

Oregon and SW Washington Resources

Autism Society of Oregon - The largest autism nonprofit in the state of Oregon. ASO offers information for both parents and professionals, workshops, advocacy support, and programs including Take A Break, which provides respite help directly to families.

FACT Oregon - Numerous resources for advocacy and trainings for parents.

Disability Rights Oregon - Advocacy and legal support relating to disability rights.

OTAC - Many workshops and trainings including the Oregon Intervention System for managing challenging behaviors.

SPARK Research Study at OHSU - Genetic autism study that sends a saliva collection kit straight to your home. It aims to be the largest study of this kind.

Specialty Athletic Training - Personal training for individuals with special.

Spectrums Magazine - Autism magazine with news, resources and stories from Portland and SW Washington.

Providence Swindell's Resource Center - Library, workshops and resources available to everyone, not just Providence members.

Multnomah County Developmental Disability Services - Resources, referrals, financial assistance, and behavior consultation. For a list of offices in other counties, click here.

Portland Autism Moms - Facebook Page for and managed by parents in the Portland Metro area.

AWEtism Support Group - For parents, partners, and adults on the spectrum.

Articles

Health and Sleep

Helping Children with ASD and ADHD Sleep - Information from mattressreviews.net.

Sleep Tookit - From Autism Speaks

Sleep Research Article - From SPARK

Activities to support organization and executive functioning

Executive Functioning Practice in Daily Activities - From Harvard Center on the Developing Child

Autistic Adults and Related Resources

TED Talk with Temple Grandin

TED Talk with Jonathan Chase