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To learn other ways you can reduce your stress levels and prepare you better for parenting loved ones with autism throughout the lifespan, go to www.myarchway.org

Here we provide a description of the types of of group homes, supportive living, supervised living, farmstead programs, community living options, family teaching model, cooperatives, shared housing and other residential models. For a state by state listing of group homes and residential service providers, go to www.myarchway.org and to talk with other parents who want to discuss this topic, go to www.myarchway.ning.com

Check out HBO’s movie “Temple Grandin” if you haven’t already. It is a really well made film with great acting (Claire Danes….WOW) and great cinematography. We think it portrays some of the characteristics commonly associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a very powerful and unique way. We see this moving further increasing awareness and understanding of ASD and people with ASD, which is very refreshing.
Here are our Temple Grandin Top 10:
1. The Portrayal of Visual Thinking

To learn about other ways parents of children with autism can deal with stress by becoming better educated and equipped to deal with any number of autism topics, go to www.myarchway.org
1.Contact a counselor that deals with stress if needed.
2. Contact an appropriate special needs advocacy/support organization.
3. Access babysitters, after school programs, camps or respite care. (find out what your county and state developmental disability agencies offer)
4. Spend time alone with spouse. Find some space for this!