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Woodstock manufactures wind chimes. This link takes you to a chime they sell designed to be be appealing to sensitive ears and to raise money for autism awareness.

Interesting short video about Tyler, a young boy with autism, and his fascination with and skill in perceiving the notes of wind chimes.

Jacob Barnett is an exuberant ambassador for physics and a process for creating new ideas. In this talk, he advocates that we stop learning, start thinking, and ultimately transition to creating. Jacob is also an individual with autism. Fascinating talk.

John Elder Robison is an adult with Asperger's syndrome, who has authored 3 books, most recently "Raising Cubby" about his son, who also has Asperger's syndrome, and their relationship. In addition to being a successful author, Robison is a public speaker and autism consultant.

Family's struggles in trying to get appropriate educational services for their son, who has autism.

This video has been out a while. Interviews and personal takes on how autism effects them with quite capable folks diagnosed with ASD. Not representative of the range of folks with ASD that I have known or worked with, but a thoughtful take on a complex issue. Can't beat the price--free online viewing.

Blog by mother of a child with autism. Thoughtful, insightful, wide-ranging.

Barry Prizant, Amy Wetherby, and colleagues have a website full of information and resources. Evidence-based and experience-based approaches to autism.

Fascinating book review. Book Author is father with Asperger's syndrome writing about his son, who has Asperger's syndrome, and their relationship.

John Elder Robison's blog addressing Asperger syndrome and ASD. Insightful. Links to his books and other resources.

Mother of child with ASD tweets on life, education, communication. Lots of food for thought.

Google search poem written by woman with Asperger's syndrome who lives in Australia.