Autism Affects Every Community
Welcome to the Autism Toolkit! We are rural community members and researchers from the Mercer University School of Medicine, working together to find solutions to the challenges associated with rural autism care.
About Autism Toolkit
Autism Support Groups Near Me
Autism Isn’t Just a Big City Challenge
Living outside of a big city can pose unique challenges for those looking for autism care:
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Finding Treatment
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Understanding ASD
Fewer members of your community have experience dealing with autistic individuals or understand the nature of autism. -
Providing ASD Care
Learning everything you need to know to care for an affected loved one can easily become overwhelming.
How Does Autism Toolkit Work?
The Autism Toolkit offers users a place to discuss their needs and find solutions for better rural autism care. The Toolkit has two approaches to improving rural autism care:
Guided by Feedback
We work with rural Georgians diagnosed with autism and their loved ones to find solutions that work. The Toolkit is a partnership between community members and researchers, and we encourage our users to share solutions that have worked for their families.
Share Your ExperiencesInformed by Expertise
With the help of the National Library of Medicine, the Autism Toolkit offers a wealth of answers to nearly any question users may have about autism. We review treatments, medications, and commonly held beliefs for scientific accuracy to help you make the right choices for your family.
Find Answers
Upcoming Events
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Healthy Relationships on The Autism Spectrum (HEARTS)
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REV UP Georgia Advocacy Meeting: Register, Educate, Vote and Use your Power!
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Online “Closed” Support Group for Women (40-60)
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Speaking Up for Yourself as a Parent with an Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability: Respite and Self-Care, How to Get What YOU Need
Articles
Please enjoy our articles and contact us if there’s a topic you would like more information about.
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MedlinePlus : Autism Spectrum Disorder
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MedlinePlus Genetics : Autism Spectrum Disorder
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CDC : Prevalence and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2020
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