Resources for Families with Autism

The Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) is located at Indiana University-Bloomington.  Their website provides a wide range of evidence-based articles about identifying and meeting the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum.  Topics include Adult, Behavior, Communication, Educational Programming, Family, General Information, Self-Help-Medical, Sensory, Social/Leisure, and Articles by Temple Grandin (a noted animal behavior scientist who has autism).  The Center’s website also provides information about visual supports/tools that enhance communication and emotional functioning as well as trainings/workshops about autism-related topics.  All of this information is very practical and geared toward families who know a great deal about autism first-hand but are also seeking help and further information from expert sources.  In addition to myriad articles on this website, visitors can also sign up for the IRCA Reporter.  This is the Center’s e-newsletter that can be sent to your email box for free.  CRG was pleased to serve as a practicum site this summer for Anna Merrill, a doctoral-level psychology student at IU who serves on the IRCA staff