Autism Resources

Just For You!
Did you know that the Coachella Valey Autism Society has its own
Famly Resource Center?
The Resource Center is a lending library at CVASA 77564 Country Club, Suite 228, Palm Desert, California 92255-1052  
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We have books, DVDs, magazines, and videos available for public checkout. There are hundreds of books, videotapes, periodicals, newspaper articles, and pamphlets all with specific information about autism, as well as sensory integration therapy materials

To take advantage of this wonderful resource, you may enter any time during for Foundation's regular business hours, or call the number below o arrange to have a CVASA board member meet you at the library for personal orientation!

Summer hours are:
Tuesday and Thursday 10 AM - 12 PM.

Regular hours are:
Tues 10 AM - 2 PM, Wed 10 AM -1:30 PM, and Thursday 10 AM- 2 PM.

(760) 772-1000
email: cvasacoordinator@verizon.net

Download: CVASA Family Resource Guide

Autism FAQ's - Quick answers to frequently asked questions.

1 in 150 births 1 to 1.5 million Americans Fastest-growing developmental disability 10 - 17 % annual growth Growth comparison during the 1990s: U.S. population increase: 13% Disabilities increase: 16% Autism increase: 172% $90 billion annual cost 90% of costs are in adult services Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention In 10 years, the annual cost will be $200-400 billion Learn more about Autism

Autism Books
This is only a sampling of new books received. There are many more not listed here.

An OT and SLP Team Approach Answers to Questions: Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration Asperger's Syndrome and Adolescence Apserger's Syndrome and Difficult Moments Asperger's Syndrome: Teacher’s Guide Asperger's and Self-Esteem Asperger's, Huh? Asperger's Syndrome by T. Attwood What Does it Mean to Me? Asperger's and Sexuality Autism/Asperger's: Solving the Relationship Puzzle Autism Through a Sister's Eyes Creating a Win-Win IEP for Students with Autism Do Watch Listen Say Flash Pro-2 (CD ROM) How to be a Para Pro Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students w/Autism Inclusive Programming for Middle School Students w/Autism Just This Side of Normal

Legendary Blobshock Laughing and Loving w/Autism More Laughing & Loving w/Autism Much More Laughing & Loving Taking the Mystery Out of Medications in Autism Teachers Ask about Sensory (audio tape) Treasure Chest There’s a Boy in Here Too Safe for Strangers Too Smart for Bullies Trevor Trevor Writing Social Stories (VHS Video) T. Grandin (DVD) Keys to Success Taking Care of Myself My Friend with Autism Social Skills Picture Book I Need Help with School Who Took My Shoe Just Take a Bite Teaching Social Skills Through Acting Beyond the Wall Sixth Sense II