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Transition to Adulthood Tool Kit is now available!

The Autism Speaks Family Services Department is pleased to announce the launch of the 100 Day Kit Version 2.0 and the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit. The two kits were created specifically for newly diagnosed families to make the best possible use of the 100 days following their child’s diagnosis. Along with its increasing prevalence, the world of autism is rapidly changing. It is critical to keep families updated on new information and resources in the autism community.

Both of these valuable resources can be downloaded for free on the Autism Speaks website at:
www.autismspeaks.org/community/family_services/100_day_kit.php

Since its release in February 2008, the 100 Day Kit has been sent to over 6,000 families of recently diagnosed children. Four months after receiving the kit, a short survey was sent to families for feedback based on their experiences with the kit. The response from the large majority of recipients was overwhelmingly positive. It was evident through these responses that the kit was highly successful in serving its purpose of calming the fears and easing the stress of families of recently diagnosed children.

The 100 Day Kit Version 2.0 was created based on this feedback from families, new scientific information, and updated valuable resources. In addition, a separate Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit has been created to provide more specific information to families affected by AS and HFA.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nora Rubovitz, Family Services Project Manager, at (917) 475-5075.