Autism Resources
My Next Steps: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Autism
A first-time diagnosis of autism in a child can be an overwhelming and stressful time for parents and families. My Next Steps: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Autism serves as a roadmap for parents dealing with this challenging period and seeks to provide answers to the many questions that arise during the journey from autism diagnosis to treatment. The DVD was developed by Raphael Bernier, PhD; Jamie Winter, PhD; and Jennifer Varley, MS at the University of Washington Autism Center. Through interviews with experts and treatment providers, My Next Steps familiarizes parents with topics that are crucial in providing the best support for their child and is freely available to families receiving a diagnosis of autism. More information, including the freely downloadable 2 hour 35 minute film in its entirety, can be found at http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/video/video.html.