National Resources

Autism Society of America

National Helpline (800‑3‑AUTISM); 70 affiliates with webinars, toolkits, and referrals.

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Autism Speaks – Autism Response Team

Hotlines in English & Spanish; free toolkits on school, adulthood, safety, more.

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National Autism Association

National Helpline (800‑3‑AUTISBig Red Safety Box® for wandering prevention; safety webinars & tip sheets.M); 70 affiliates with webinars, toolkits, and referrals.

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Autistic Self‑Advocacy Network (ASAN)

Autistic‑led nonprofit with plain‑language guides and policy toolkits for families.

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CDC “Learn the Signs. Act Early.”

Milestone‑tracking app, printable checklists, and videos for early developmental screening.

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Connecticut-Wide Resources

Parents Guide to Special Education CT

Designed to help families understand and navigate the special education process, including eligibility, evaluations, the Planning and Placement Team (PPT), Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), parental rights, and available dispute resolution options

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Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)

Free IEP/504 guidance, Region 6 parent groups, school‑services webinars.

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Birth‑to‑Three Program

State early‑intervention (0‑3); self‑referral for evaluations, speech/OT/PT, family training.

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DDS Overnight Respite Centers

Weekend & school‑break respite statewide—home‑like settings for caregiver relief.

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Autism Services & Resources Connecticut (ASRC)

Trainings, family events, support‑group directory; helpline connects parents statewide.

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Special Education Equity Kids of CT

nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing equity and systemic change in special education across Connecticut through advocacy, education, and community engagement.

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