Publications

Adults with Autism:  The New Jersey Autism Guide to Support and Services in New Jersey A comprehensive overview of the services available for adults in New Jersey.

Autism:  Basic Information An overview of the syndrome of autism and related pervasive developmental disorders, including diagnosis, assessment and suggested reading list.  Includes article "Road Less Traveled: Charting a Clear Course for Autism Treatment."

Autism for Public School Administrators: What You Need to Know
This FREE publication is designed to provide those of you who are superintendents, principals, and special services directors with an increased understanding of students with autism spectrum disorders and their unique learning needs.  The project leading to this publication was partially funded by an Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grant.

Autism New Jersey Position Statements

• Treatment Recommendations
• Information Dissemination
• Use of Restrictive Procedures within Comprehensive Behavior Support Plans

Autism: Questions and Answers A brochure for the general public, written in non-technical terms, giving general facts about autism and related developmental disorders

Connecting With Autism: A Blueprint for Lifetime Support This Innovative Report Outlines Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism. Study included more than 500 interviews of individuals, families and professionals

Special Interest Group Handbook
Looking for a behavior analyst who can direct ABA services for an individual, classroom or program? This valuable guide tells you what to look for. It provides specific qualifications, knowledge and skills needed when working with individuals with autism.

Employment Resource Guide for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders This guide is intended to introduce adults with ASDs to the world of work, a “Workforce 101” for adults who want to work, but do not know how to begin a job search. This guide provides a roadmap to some important information about entering the world of work.

Health Care Resources: Access & Funding for Autism This informational guide outlines the guidelines for health care insurance by explaining the determination of eligibility for services. A glossary of Terms, important contact information and check lists create a user friendly guide to health care. Support for this publication was provided by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Health Care Resources: Access & Funding for Autism this flow chart tool discusses common health care insurance myths & facts, focuses on health care services time-line through out the life span and explains health care options.  Support for this publication was provided by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Housing Resource Guidefor Adults with Autism Spectrum DisordersIndividuals with an ASD have particular needs and preferences of where and with whom they want to live. This guide is designed to help you learn about the traditional and non-traditional residential options.

Job Development Resource A Job Development Resource for Supported Employment Professionals Working with Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).

Kids Booklet on Autism for Siblings and Peers Written for children to help them answer questions their friends might have and deal with emotions having a sibling with autism bring about. Includes notes for parents and teachers.   

Maximizing Coverage Under the New Jersey Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities
Insurance Mandate: A Guide for Parents and Professionals was created to guide parents and professionals who need information about accessing benefits under the recently-enacted P.L. 2009 c. 115 Health Benefits Coverage for Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (DD), or the “autism and other DD insurance mandate,” in the state of New Jersey. This publication was created in collaboration with the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN).

Resource Guide to Services for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders In order for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) to live as independently as possible in the community, they need easily accessible information and resources that would support them to achieve their goals. This guide leads individuals to statewide services and supports that are available to adults with autism in New Jersey.

Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism: An Introduction Written to provide accurate and authoritative information to parents and professionals in the autism community about the scope and depth of ABA, this publication provides an introduction to the science of ABA, many ABA techniques, professional development for behavior analysts and science-based resources. Call 800.4.AUTISM to order your copy now. 

Autism and Faith: A Journey into CommunityThis publication grew out of the efforts and concerns of families and congregations who were looking for ways to include children and adults with autism in faith communities. With articles by family members, theologians, pastors, rabbis, people with autism, and professionals, the booklet contains facts about autism, pastoral care, religious education, strategies for supporting families, tips for lay people, and a listing of religious and public resources.
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Kathy Roberson at The Boggs Center at 732-235-9317 or e-mail Kathy.roberson@umdnj.edu.

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Family Crisis Handbook: The purpose of this handbook is to inform and empower families so that they can more effectively advocate for an adult relative with a dual diagnosis during a mental health and/or behavioral crisis.

This publication is offered through SCAAT (Trinitas Regional Medical Center’s Statewide Clinical Consultation and Training) and is not an Autism New Jersey Publication.  The content within this publication is linked through Autism New Jersey’s website for information purposes only. Autism New Jersey   does not necessarily endorse the content. If you have questions or need information about autism, treatment options, services or a professional referral for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, please call 800.4.AUTISM.