Newcomers+(or+those+that+have+recently+moved+to+the+USA)

=**The newcomer’s page is focused at helping individuals who may be new to the United States. This purpose of this page is to provide resources for those who are faced with the challenges of Autism. Autism is a developmental disorder that affects the normal development of social and communication skills. The page includes reputable websites and articles to help assist in the understanding of Autism, foundations that provide families of different cultures information, and how the community and education system closest can best serve their residents.** =

=__ ** ﻿ ***The Color of Autism Foundation* __= ==== * //The Color of Autism Foundation// is a non-profit organization that works to educate and assist African American families with Autistic children. African American children are often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late. The foundation helps families become educated on Autism and how to recognize early warning signs. **[]** ====

=**__*The United States of Autism*__ **= ====* The United States of Autism website discusses how it has raised Autism awareness. It discusses the //Pepsie Refresh Project// and how it has involved and educated families across the United States all while raising money for Autism. The website provide facts on Autism and stories from families who have come to the United States, who are single parents, or simply facing the natural struggles of having a child who has special needs. There is also a blog for families to communicate and seek advice from others.====

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= **__*The Need for Cross-cultural Research on the Pervasive Developmental Disorders*__** = ==== * This article discusses research on Autism within a cultural context in developing countries. Based on literature to date on Autism, the research looks at what is being done now and what can be done in the future in Urban India. The research study contained 109 families. With the information from this article, families within this cultural context will be able to use the information to pass on within their culture in hopes of spreading Autism awareness. ==== **[]**

=**__*Assessing Diverse Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders* __**= ====* This article discusses how to effectively serve children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). It discusses how professionals need to have specialized knowledge, skills, and understand how to work with families who are culturally or linguistically diverse (CLD). A main focus of the article is to discuss how professionals should incorporate family preferences, honor cultural differences, and how to accept those with limited resources.==== = __*Treatment and the Welfare of Families with an Autistic Child*__ = ==* This article discusses how cultural diversity is growing in the United States along with the rate of Autism. The article discusses the importance of educators being able to understand the role of culture and different values. ==
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