Resources & Links
Trusted places to learn more
Practical information from well-known organizations and public health agencies. HFB is not affiliated with them. Each link opens that organization’s own website.
Autism & ADHD basics
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (CDC) (external site)Signs, screening and diagnosis, treatment, and data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.cdc.gov
- ADHD (CDC) (external site)Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and tips for families from the CDC.cdc.gov
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (NIMH) (external site)A research-based overview from the US National Institute of Mental Health.nimh.nih.gov
- ADHD (NIMH) (external site)Signs, causes and treatments of ADHD in children and adults.nimh.nih.gov
- Autism fact sheet (WHO) (external site)Key facts about autism around the world from the World Health Organization.who.int
- National Autistic Society (UK) (external site)Clear guides for autistic people, families and professionals from a UK charity.autism.org.uk
For families & caregivers
- Learn the Signs. Act Early. (CDC) (external site)Free milestone checklists and the Milestone Tracker app, with tips for talking to your child’s doctor.cdc.gov
- Autism on HealthyChildren.org (AAP) (external site)Information for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics.healthychildren.org
- Autism Society of America (external site)Information, referrals and local affiliates across the United States.autismsociety.org
- CHADD (external site)A US nonprofit for people with ADHD and their families, including the National Resource Center on ADHD.chadd.org
- Understood.org (external site)Practical help for learning and thinking differences such as ADHD and dyslexia, at home and at school.understood.org
- Center for Parent Information and Resources (external site)Find your local US Parent Center for help with special education and your child’s rights at school.parentcenterhub.org
For neurodivergent adults
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) (external site)A nonprofit run by and for autistic people, with self-advocacy and plain-language resources.autisticadvocacy.org
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) (external site)Support, webinars and peer groups for adults with ADHD.add.org
- AASPIRE Healthcare Toolkit (external site)Tools for autistic adults and their healthcare providers, including a healthcare accommodations report.researchautism.org
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) (external site)Free, confidential guidance on workplace accommodations from a US Department of Labor service.askjan.org
For therapists & educators
- National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (external site)Reviews of evidence-based practices for autistic children, youth and young adults.ncaep.fpg.unc.edu
- NICE guideline CG170 (external site)Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management (UK).nice.org.uk
- NICE guideline CG142 (external site)Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management (UK).nice.org.uk
- NICE guideline NG87 (external site)Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management (UK).nice.org.uk
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ASHA) (external site)An introduction to AAC from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.asha.org
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