Helpful Articles for Family and Friends
Articles and Videos
About Autism
A clear, detailed discussion of autism by the Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation.
Helping Your Loved One With Autism Cope With Feelings of Loss
A short article describing three concrete coping activities: making a memory bracelet, writing a goodbye letter, and seeking additional help through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Includes a video to help others understand a .
Talking End of Life…with people with intellectual disabilities
Talking End of Life (TEL) is a website with resource that shows you how to teach people with intellectual disability about end of life. It is designed for disability support professionals (DSPs) but is also helpful for families, health professionals, and educators. With assistance, people with intellectual disability might also find the TEL information helpful. Learn more about TEL and watch a 2:54 minute introduction video about their online toolkit.