First Look
100 Days Toolkit – Guide to Next Steps after Autism Diagnosis in School Age Child
A tool designed to help assist families of children recently diagnosed with autism during the critical period following an autism diagnosis. The kit includes basic information about autism and its symptoms, tips for dealing with a child’ s diagnosis, information about therapies and treatments, forms to help parents get organized, a comprehensive list of resources and more.
Content Author: Autism Speaks
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (School-Aged),
Type: Toolkit,
Length: 99
100 Days Toolkit – Guide to Next Steps after Autism Diagnosis in Young Child
A tool designed to help assist families of children recently diagnosed with autism during the critical period following an autism diagnosis. The kit includes basic information about autism and its symptoms, tips for dealing with a child’ s diagnosis, information about therapies and treatments, forms to help parents get organized, a comprehensive list of resources and more.
Content Author: Autism Speaks
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool),
Type: Toolkit,
Length: 100
13 Tips for Talking to your Child about their Autism Diagnosis
Article from Parent Map on Tips for Parents when talking to their child about their autism diagnosis
Content Author: Parent Map
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (School-Aged), What is Autism,
Type: Article,
Length: 13
Adult Autism Diagnosis Toolkit
Autism Speaks toolkit that shares information about what autism looks like and what best next steps a person should take after a diagnosis.
Content Author: Autism Speaks
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult),
Type: Toolkit,
Length: 40
Adults Can Get an Autism Diagnosis
Discussion about the awareness and understanding of autism, and how many adults are getting a diagnosis now, too
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult),
Type: Video,
Length: 1
Amazing Kids – Kids Explain Their Autism
Listen to children from different backgrounds share their unique experiences of the autistic spectrum.
Content Author: Amazing Things Project
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool),
Type: Video,
Length: 5
Choice Board
Choice Board to help improve communication, provide a visual reminder, and encourage independent decision making.
EAC created visual support (printable)
Content Author: ECHO Autism Communities
Updated On: August 18, 2026
Category: Behavior, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), Tools for Professionals, Tools for Teachers First Responders and Other Professionals, Understanding Behavior, Visual Supports,
Type: Tool,
Length: 2
First/Then Board
EAC created visual support (printable)
Content Author: ECHO Autism Communities
Updated On: August 18, 2026
Category: Behavior, Communication Styles in Autism, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), Tools for Professionals, Tools for Teachers First Responders and Other Professionals, Understanding Behavior, Visual Supports,
Type: Tool,
Length: 8
I Am Newly Diagnosed – Reframing Autism
Reframing Autism Website for newly diagnoses autistic indiviuals
Content Author: Reframing Autism
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult),
Type: Topic Overview, Website,
Length: 1
Neurodiversidad Breve guía informativa (Neurodiversity One-Pager)
Breve guía informativa de ECHO Autism Communities sobre la neurodiversidad, que incluye las diferentes formas de pensar, aprender, comunicarse y experimentar el mundo.
Content Author: ECHO Autism Communities
Updated On: October 26, 2026
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (School-Aged), What is Autism,
Type: One-Pager,
Length: 2
Neurodiversity and Nuance On Demand Learning
Share information about Neurodiversity, Ableism and ways to support all autistic people by the El Hub team and Haley Moss
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), Support for Loved Ones of Autistic People, Supporting Autistic People and their Family/Friends, What is Autism,
Type: On Demand Learning, Video,
Length: 90.3
Neurodiversity One-Pager
A one-page overview on neurodiversity
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: March 18, 2026
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (School-Aged), What is Autism,
Type: One-Pager,
Length: 2
New Autism Diagnosis: Pre-Teens & Teens
Topic overview about pre-teen and teen diagnosis
Content Author: Raising Children Australia
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (School-Aged),
Type: Topic Overview, Website,
Length: 1
Next Steps After the Diagnosis Expert Video
EAC video with experts discussing next steps and reminding caregivers about resources available for support
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (School-Aged), Support for Autistic People, Supporting Autistic People and their Family/Friends,
Type: Video,
Length: 1
There’s all Kinds of Autism – Dave Describes his Experience of Autism
Animated Video with Dave describing his experience with autism
Content Author: Icelandic Autism Foundation
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), What is Autism,
Type: Video,
Length: 2
Understanding Autism
Understanding Autism in Children/Adults
Content Author: Reframing Autism
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult),
Type: Topic Overview, Website,
Length: 1
Visual Flip Schedule
EAC created visual support (printable)
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: August 18, 2026
Category: Behavior, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), Tools for Professionals, Tools for Teachers First Responders and Other Professionals, Understanding Behavior, Visual Supports,
Type: Tool,
Length: 3
Welcome to the Autistic Community – Welcome Pack
Toolkit to give adults a space to reflect on their new diagnosis from Reframing Autism
Content Author: Reframing Autism
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult),
Type: Toolkit,
Length: 193
What is Neurodiversity
Video that describes Neurodiversity from a neurodiverse person
Content Author: How to ADHD
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult), What is Autism,
Type: Video,
Length: 6
Why Autism is a Difference, not a Deficit
Video of how autism is different, not less
Content Author: Amazing Thing Project (UK), Autism Education Trust
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult), What is Autism,
Type: Video,
Length: 3
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Deeper Dive
Autism – Amazing Things Happen!
Video about how people are different, that all brains work differently, that we are all unique as humans, tha autism brains are wired differently, how the autistic brain can becone overwhelmed, and how autistic people have a unique view.
Content Author: Amazing Things Project
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (School-Aged), Support for Loved Ones of Autistic People, Supporting Autistic People and their Family/Friends, What is Autism,
Type: Video,
Length: 5.3
Autistic Insights on Identity and Self-Acceptance
Video with Autistic Individuals Discussing identity and self-acceptance
Content Author: Reframing Autism
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult),
Type: Video,
Length: 20.4
Diagnosis is Not About a Label
Discussion of why getting an autism diagnosis allows individuals to receive more access to resources and services
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult),
Type: Video,
Length: 1
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) One-Pager
A one-page overview explaining ECSE Supports for families
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: March 18, 2026
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), Understanding School-Based Supports,
Type: One-Pager,
Length: 1
Explaining Autism to Kids
Handout going over how to talk to your children about Autism and their diagnosis from Dr. Liz
Content Author: Dr. Liz Angoff
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool),
Type: Guide,
Length: 9
Genetic Testing One-Pager
One-pager explaining genetic testing
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: July 2, 2026
Category: Common Co-Occuring Medical Conditions, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), Tools for Health Professionals,
Type: One-Pager,
Length: 1
Getting an Autism Diagnosis
Video that explains why an autism diagnosis is necessary
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool),
Type: Video,
Length: 5
Growing Friendships: A Comic for Autistic Children
Webpage with a comic about making friends
Content Author: AideCanada
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (School-Aged), Support for Autistic People, Supporting Autistic People and their Family/Friends,
Type: Toolkit, Website,
Length: 1
How to talk to your child about being on the autism spectrum
EAC created one-pager supporting how to tell your child about their autism diagnosis
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool),
Type: One-Pager,
Length: 1
I am a Parent of an Autistic Child
webpage that has information for parent of autistic kids from Reframing Autism.
Content Author: Reframing Autism
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool),
Type: Topic Overview, Website,
Length: 1
Missouri Regional Office for Developmental Disabilities – One-Pager
EAC created one-pager with information about the Missouri Department of Developmental Disabilities
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool),
Type: Guide,
Length: 1
Neurodiversity Explained with Legos
Neurodiversity explained using legos from Kickstart learning
Content Author: Kickstart Learning
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), What is Autism,
Type: Video,
Length: 5.4
Picture Books on Autism – EAC Recommended Books
Content Author: EAC
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool), Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (School-Aged), Tools for Professionals, Tools for Teachers First Responders and Other Professionals,
Type: One-Pager,
Length: 1
This is Me
A tool for autistic individuals and parents to communicate “this is me” at appointments
Content Author: ECHO Autism Communities
Updated On: August 20, 2026
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (School-Aged), Tips and Tools for Successful Health Screenings and Preventative Care, Visual Supports,
Type: Tool,
Length: 2
Understanding the Autistic Mind
A guide to help support better understanding of the autistic mind/different minds
Content Author: NeuroClastic
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult), What is Autism,
Type: Guide,
Length: 25
Welcome to the Autistic Community – Welcome Pack Workbook
Toolkit to give adults a space to reflect on their new diagnosis.
Content Author: Reframing Autism
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Adult),
Type: Toolkit,
Length: 31
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes – A Read Aloud Book
Book and Read along youtube video
Content Author: Lindsey Rowe Parker
Updated On: November 6, 2025
Category: Next Steps After a New Diagnosis, Next Steps After a New Diagnosis (Preschool),
Type: Video,
Length: 6.4
