ASD Video
Glossary launched
On Monday, October 15, 2007, Autism Speaks and First Signs launched the ASD Video Glossary, a Web based tool containing over a hundred video clips designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
CARD Home: Philosophy and Policies
CARD is founded on the strong belief that:
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All individuals, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, have the right to live as full participants in society.
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All people have the right to be treated with dignity and understanding.
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People with disabilities are members of families. All families have strengths and capacities and have the right to be treated with sensitivity and respect, and as integral members of a person's system of support.
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People with autism and related disabilities have the right to be regarded as individuals who need services and supports that are based on their unique characteristics.
As a policy, CARD will not lend its name to the endorsement of any specific program, practice, or model that is offered for service to people with autism and related disabilities. This policy does not preclude the provision of referral options or individualized recommendations by CARD staff, nor does it imply that CARD staff are to refrain from sharing any knowledge or personal experiences. The sharing of information, training, and the development of recommendations are key functions of the CARD programs.