Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support Documents
The Heart of Virginia Council is committed to providing resources to help Scout leaders, parents, and Scouts have a rewarding and positive Scouting experience. In addition to the Autism support resources shown below, the Council maintains autism references and videos at the Heart of Virginia Council service center where leaders have the opportunity to research or check out. These resources are maintained at the reception area. Take some time to review the resources shown below, because they offer a lot of good information about how you can support and encourage Scouts on the autism spectrum.
Videos
Scouting and Autism with Dr. Temple Grandin, Ph.D. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q6MPThgzLA
Autism in Scouting: One Boy’s Personal Journey – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSTQYLRckpc
Autistic Cub Scout Saves Teacher’s Life http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUdvaxcbydc
Temple Grandin (movie) – https://www.amazon.com/Temple-Grandin-Claire-Danes/dp/B0038M2AZA
A Mile in His Shoes (movie) – https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07DF75HVQ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Websites and Other Resources
Autism and Scouting Resources for Leaders – http://www.autismempowerment.org/
Autism University http://www.autismceu.com/
“The Way I See It” by Temple Grandin (book)
Resources for Parents
Autism Society – http://ascv.org/
College Planning Guide for Students with Disabilities – https://www.intelligent.com/college-planning-guide-for-students-with-learning-disabilities/
Commonwealth Autism Service – https://www.cahumanservices.org/
VCU Autism Center for Excellence – http://www.vcuautismcenter.org/
“Unwritten Rules for Social Relationships” by Temple Grandin (book)
“Asperger’s Rules – How to Make Sense of School and Friends” by Blythe Grossberg (book)
“A View from the Inside” by Temple Grandin (book)