Welcome to the Heart in the Spectrum Resource Hub
Navigating life with autism comes with unique challenges, but you’re not alone. This resource hub is designed to provide practical guidance, expert insights, and interactive tools to help individuals, families, and caregivers at every stage of the journey. Whether you’re seeking information on diagnosis, education, daily life, financial planning, or community support, you’ll find comprehensive, easy-to-follow guides tailored to meet your needs.
💡 Explore our topics below and choose the format that works best for you—detailed written guides or interactive tools!
- What is Autism? (Symptoms, Spectrum, and Variations)
- Getting an Official Diagnosis (Where to start, navigating evaluations, and next steps)
- After the Diagnosis: What Now? (Emotional support, understanding paperwork, and planning)
- Speech Therapy, ABA, and Alternatives: Choosing the Right Fit
- Building an Early Intervention Plan (IFSP & IEPs Explained)
- Interactive Decision Tool: Which Therapy Works Best for Your Child?
- IEP & 504 Plans: Understanding and Advocating for Your Child
- Special Education vs. Inclusion Classrooms: Pros & Cons
- Interactive Guide: Preparing for IEP Meetings & Advocacy Strategies
- Building Routines That Work: Schedules, Social Stories, & Visual Supports
- Executive Functioning Skills: Helping with Organization & Daily Tasks
- Interactive Toolkit: Customizable Visual Schedules & Checklists
- Helping Kids Build Friendships & Social Skills
- Dealing with Sensory Sensitivities & Emotional Regulation
- Interactive Support: Sensory Diet Planner & Emotional Toolbox
- College, Trade School, or Other Paths: Making the Right Choice
- Employment for Neurodiverse Individuals: Opportunities & Support
- Interactive Guide: Resume Builder & Workplace Accommodations Finder
- Guardianship, ABLE Accounts, and Special Needs Trusts
- How to Apply for Disability Benefits (SSI, SSDI, & More)
- Interactive Tool: Financial Planning Checklist for Autism Families
- Finding Local and Online Support Groups
- Self-Advocacy and Public Awareness: Speaking Up for Inclusion
- Interactive Directory: Connecting to Local & National Autism Resources
