The ABCs of Autism (Free Front Door)

The ABCs of Autism is a family starting guide with six chapters on understanding autism, developmental milestones, prevalence, strengths and support needs, early signs, and evaluation. It also includes references and suggestions for recording observations and connecting with other families.

Available from: Special Learning.

Material context: The guide identifies itself as general education and directs individual questions about a child to a qualified professional.

The developmental section lists milestones from three months to five years and distinguishes pointing to request something from pointing to share interest. A separate chapter presents a CDC 2025 prevalence estimate with its 2022 surveillance-year context.

The guide discusses older diagnostic terms, the DSM-5 support-level framework, and evaluation through observation, parent interviews, and developmental assessments. Its next-step section includes an observation notebook, predictable routines, and connections with other families.

What is inside this resource?

• Developmental milestones and two purposes of pointing
• CDC prevalence estimate and surveillance-year context
• Diagnostic terminology, strengths, and support levels
• Early signs and the evaluation process
• Observation notebook and family connections

Material details: 8-page PDF, including front matter. This is a digital download; purchase does not include printed copies.

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