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Empowering Lives Through Knowledge
Wisconsin Resources
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Winnebago County has a determination process for identifying children who have additional needs within their home and community. When these needs are identified through a screening, children and families may qualify for additional assistance and resources through the County.
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The DPI website provides information for parents and caregivers about the assessment, IEP process, and educational diagnosis of autism.
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Wisconsin Sibs is a resource for families and siblings of children with special needs.
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This statewide website provides a community for individuals who are impacted by autism in Wisconsin. They have information regarding local caregiver groups, resources, and additional information.
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The Katie Beckett Program is a program that determines eligibility for those with special needs to obtain a Wisconsin Medicaid Card. Katie Beckett may determine that WI resident children with special needs are eligible for Medicaid even though the income or assets of parents are too high.
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Go Valley Kids provides information on local activities for children with autism and their families. Community resources include places like parks, museums, and other local events. The website also includes links to other local resources.
National Resources
The Organization of Autism Research seeks to use applied science to answer questions from families, caregivers, teachers, and individuals with autism.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention autism webpage provides information regarding the autism diagnosis, treatment, resources, and other helpful links.
The Autism Society is the nation's largest autism organization. Their primary goal is to improve the lives of all those affected by autism by raising public awareness of day-to-day challenges, advocating for appropriate services, and providing up-to-date information regarding education, treatment, research, and advocacy.
National Autism Resources provides a wide-range of information about sensory toys and supports and other educational materials that may be useful for children with sensory needs and/or autism spectrum disorders.
