As you learn more about autism, you might come across the terms “high functioning” or “low functioning” autism. Talking about autism as high or low functioning is a dated way of talking about the ability levels of autistic people.
Do you ever wonder why finding solutions to autism care is so difficult if you live outside of a big city? One reason is that programs that test out autism solutions usually use people in cities as testers. That means that the programs created end up being tailored to the needs of people in cities, which may not be the same as the needs of people who live outside of cities.
When people first hear the word “autism” they may not know what to think, and that can be scary if you or a loved one has recently received a diagnosis. We believe that the best way to fight fear is with knowledge, so we created the Autism ToolKit to help individuals and families learn more about autism, find resources that can help them, and learn new ways to thrive.
As your child starts school, they may need a 504 plan or be placed on a 504 plan. If you aren’t quite sure what a 504 plan is, below we discuss what 504 plans are, what they do, and how to get a 504 plan for your child.
