We understand the diagnosis can be overwhelming for a parent. Below, you will find a brief list of resources to help you through the process. This alphabetical list provides you with professional organizations that help with information in the areas of screening, diagnosis, treatment and research. Achievements ABA Therapy does not endorse one organization over the other. We feel this can give you a strong starting point in your journey of researching autism and aba therapy.
ABA Therapy Resources
Additional Autism Resources
- The Georgia Advocacy Office
Federally mandated, non-profit advocacy services for children and adults with disabilities
www.thegao.org/what-we-do/ - Georgia Autism Initiative | Georgia Department of Public Health
https://dph.georgia.gov/georgia-autism-initiative - SPECTRUM – Autism Support Group
https://www.atl-spectrum.com/ - Autism speaks Georgia
https://www.autismspeaks.org/ - Rockdale Autism
www.rockdaleautism.org - This is a highly informative and easy to read blog written by one of our very own BCBA, Tameika Meadows.
https://www.iloveaba.com/?m=1 - Babies Can’t Wait
State government interagency group for early childhood developmental delay screening and service
www.dph.georgia.gov/programs/bcw/ - Bobby Dodd Institute
Merged with AADD, All About Developmental Disabilities in 2018
www.bobbydodd.org/ - Autism – Georgia Department of Special Education
www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Special-Education-Services/Pages/Autism.aspx - Autism Spectrum Disorder | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
www.choa.org/medical-services/autism - Welcome to the Emory Autism Center – Emory Psychiatry
www.psychiatry.emory.edu - ATL Inclusive: A Special Needs Resource Guide | Atlanta Parent
www.atlantaparent.com - Autism Care Today
www.act-today.org/about-us/our-mission/
- Marcus Autism Services
www.marcus.org/autism-resources - Association for Behavior Analysis International
www.abainternational.org - Association of Professional Behavior Analysts
www.apbahome.net - Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE)
www.bhcoe.org - Association of Science for Autism Treatment
www.asatonline.org/ - GABA- Georgia Association for Behavior Analysis
www.georgia-aba.org/ - Autism Research Institute
www.autism.com - Autism Society of America
www.autism-society.org - Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org - Autism Speaks Tool Kits
www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits - BACB Practice Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorder
bacb.com/asd-practice-guidelines/ - CDC Autism Resources
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ - National Autism Center
www.nationalautismcenter.org/ - Carbone Clinic Research & Publications
www.carboneclinic.com/research-publications/
Assessment Resources
ABA Assessment Tools:
- VB mapp
www.marksundberg.com/vb-mapp/ - Essentials for Living
www.essentialforliving.com/essential-for-living-start-me-up/ - Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)
www.autism.org/autism-treatment-evaluation-checklist/ - Vinelands Comprehensive Assessment
www.pearsonclinical.com.au/ - PEAK Relational Training
www.peak2aba.com/about - Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS)
www.functionallivingskills.com/ - The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).
www.esdm.co/ - ABBLS
www.webablls.net/ - AVB Press
www.difflearn.com
Diagnostic Resources
Autism Speaks DSM-IV Diagnostic Information
- Autism Speaks DSM-IV Diagnostic Information
www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/dsm-
Researchers and Regulators Resources
Translation Services
Translation services will be provided to any recipient when necessary and requested to ensure availability of effective communication regarding medical treatment, health information, or health education or where use of a family member or friend, as interpreter is inappropriate. The interpreter will assist with translating any intake, treatment plans, evaluation, or other documents shared with family. If a client needs interpretive services, Achievements ABA Therapy will contact ‘GA Association for the Deaf’ or other organization to make arrangements.
