The Family/Individual Membership includes the following:
Downloadable PDFs that are FREE to everyone (including non-members), which include:
- What is Autism?
- ASD Diagnostic Levels
- The History of Autism
- Autism 101: What to Do After Getting the Diagnosis
- Disabilities and Children Presentation
- What is ARMS Community Presentation
PLUS Downloads available in Community Supporters (Leaders) Membership, which include:
- Being a Friend to Someone with Autism
PLUS
- Autism 102: My Child Has Autism, Now What
Evaluations for Autism & Related Disorders
- Beware of False or Misleading Claims for Treating Autism*
- Letter Requesting Evaluations
- Letter Requesting Re-evaluations
- Psych Evaluations for ASD*
Additional Parenting Tips
- All About Me by ARMS
- ARMS Time Change Tips
- ARMS Tips for Holidays
- Children With Disabilities in Religious Ed July 11*
- Emergency Preparedness Presentation
- What Siblings Would Like Parents and Service Providers to Know*
Behavior Therapy and Behavior Tips
- Autism and Challenging Behavior
- Behavior Data Collection Packet
- Behavior Provider Tips and Resources*
- Special Ed Behavioral Supports Act*
- Toilet Training Eng May 12*
- Token Economy Tips and Resources*
- Visual Supports Nov 2011*
Working with Schools
- 504 vs IDEA Presentation
- ARMS IEP Binder
- ARMS Restraint Isolation Fact Sheet (TN)
- Developing IEP*
- Does School Provide Assistive Technology for Home Use – IDLER Assistive Tech Letter OSEP*
- IDEA and Discipline 8-23-06*
- Letter Requesting Assistive Tech
- Letter Requesting IEP
- Letter Requesting School Records
- Navigating IDEA and Autism
- Prior Written Notice (PWN) ARMS
- Restraint and Isolation in TN Schools
- Special Ed Behavioral Supports Act*
- What to Do When the School Says No
Homeschooling
- Homeschool Requirements in Arkansas
- Homeschool Requirements in Kentucky
- Homeschool Requirements in Mississippi
- Homeschool Requirements in Tennessee
Speech Therapy and Communication Tips
- Basic Communication Board
Laws and Additional Resources
- TN Autism Equity Act (AEA) Public Law*
- TN Autism Equity Act (AEA) Breaking it Down*
- TN Autism Plan 2014*
Feeding Therapy
- Feeding – Sample Menu*
- Feeding Do’s and Don’t’s*
- Feeding Therapy Favorite Tools*
- Feeding Therapy Further Reading*
- Feeding Therapy – The Mealtime Dance*
- Feeding – Sample of Food Groups*
Doctor Appointments and Tips
- Medication Flowsheet
Fun Activities
- Captain Germ Fighter Book #2*
Transition to Adulthood
- Differences Between Being a Conservator, POP, and Supported Decision Maker
- VKCLEND – Plan Life After High School Sept 11*
*Denotes download that is ONLY available through membership